Cost of living in Tunisia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨378) | ₨384 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 Dinar (₨208) | ₨275 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (₨169) | ₨144 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.336 Dinar (₨34) | ₨52 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.782 Dinar (₨70) | ₨73 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.741 Dinar (₨44) | ₨37 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Dinar (₨387) | ₨211 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.487 Dinar (₨88) | ₨141 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.401 Dinar (₨35) | ₨27 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.695 Dinar (₨68) | ₨128 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (₨532) | ₨866 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.637 Dinar (₨67) | ₨83 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.096 Dinar (₨28) | ₨35 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,955 Dinar (₨49,445) | ₨31,558 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 816 Dinar (₨20,638) | ₨20,330 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 174 Dinar (₨4,402) | ₨4,117 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 909 Dinar (₨22,997) | ₨24,151 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 548 Dinar (₨13,851) | ₨14,137 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 112 Dinar (₨2,845) | ₨3,167 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (₨850) | ₨760 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 962 Dinar (₨24,328) | ₨30,971 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 285 Dinar (₨7,199) | ₨10,809 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 Dinar (₨560) | ₨386 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (₨261) | ₨291 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 127 Dinar (₨3,216) | ₨2,354 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 119 Dinar (₨3,015) | ₨2,586 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 290 Dinar (₨7,343) | ₨3,750 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 205 Dinar (₨5,192) | ₨2,746 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 63,142 Dinar (₨1,596,661) | ₨919,180 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.037 Dinar (₨52) | ₨76 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 Dinar (₨829) | ₨1,214 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.733 Dinar (₨120) | ₨109 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Dinar (₨427) | ₨210 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar (₨1,193) | ₨1,059 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.360 Dinar (₨85) | ₨251 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨179) | ₨173 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨188) | ₨228 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.457 Dinar (₨62) | ₨149 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.859 Dinar (₨72) | ₨68 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (₨216) | ₨257 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 Dinar (₨1,617) | ₨1,231 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (₨620) | ₨477 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57 Dinar (₨1,430) | ₨1,729 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 Dinar (₨2,434) | ₨1,952 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (₨283) | ₨706 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.846 Dinar (₨123) | ₨219 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.148 Dinar (₨130) | ₨242 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (₨33,724) | ₨33,736 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.126 Dinar (₨3.17) | ₨4.01 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 81 Dinar (₨2,043) | ₨2,002 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (₨168) | ₨246 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,893 prices entered by 2,366 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is about the same as in India
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