Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar (HK$55) | HK$79 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (HK$32) | HK$38 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.719 Dinar (HK$16) | HK$43 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.347 Dinar (HK$3.80) | HK$24 | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.938 Dinar (HK$8) | HK$30 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.671 Dinar (HK$4.71) | HK$24 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Dinar (HK$31) | HK$94 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.474 Dinar (HK$10) | HK$27 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.428 Dinar (HK$4.03) | HK$18 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.310 Dinar (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 Dinar (HK$64) | HK$228 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.786 Dinar (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.735 Dinar (HK$2.07) | HK$19 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 86% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,331 Dinar (HK$3,751) | HK$42,886 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 704 Dinar (HK$1,985) | HK$30,303 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 181 Dinar (HK$510) | HK$1,785 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 929 Dinar (HK$2,619) | HK$22,986 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 499 Dinar (HK$1,406) | HK$15,433 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 210 Dinar (HK$592) | HK$1,480 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 Dinar (HK$99) | HK$144 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 779 Dinar (HK$2,196) | HK$5,101 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 308 Dinar (HK$869) | HK$1,193 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (HK$46) | HK$70 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (HK$24) | HK$93 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 175 Dinar (HK$493) | HK$745 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Dinar (HK$420) | HK$309 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 Dinar (HK$867) | HK$724 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 Dinar (HK$670) | HK$1,276 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,244 Dinar (HK$223,412) | HK$232,888 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.926 Dinar (HK$5.43) | HK$17 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar (HK$110) | HK$609 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 57% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Dinar (HK$22) | HK$56 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (HK$59) | HK$146 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (HK$163) | HK$450 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Dinar (HK$33) | HK$66 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (HK$27) | HK$44 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (HK$27) | HK$52 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.325 Dinar (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.207 Dinar (HK$9) | HK$22 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 Dinar (HK$34) | HK$283 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 Dinar (HK$136) | HK$335 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (HK$73) | HK$195 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (HK$216) | HK$1,018 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 74 Dinar (HK$208) | HK$862 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar (HK$48) | HK$103 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.668 Dinar (HK$16) | HK$46 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (HK$19) | HK$68 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (HK$3,760) | HK$3,559 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (HK$0.79) | HK$1.17 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 Dinar (HK$425) | HK$876 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (HK$23) | HK$62 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 71% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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