Cost of living in Tunisia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (₨527) | ₨368 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (₨309) | ₨290 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (₨163) | ₨142 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.298 Dinar (₨35) | ₨52 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.881 Dinar (₨78) | ₨72 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.860 Dinar (₨50) | ₨36 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (₨329) | ₨226 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.631 Dinar (₨99) | ₨138 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.431 Dinar (₨39) | ₨31 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.150 Dinar (₨86) | ₨131 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (₨577) | ₨769 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.867 Dinar (₨78) | ₨85 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.749 Dinar (₨20) | ₨35 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,466 Dinar (₨39,807) | ₨33,738 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 720 Dinar (₨19,541) | ₨20,172 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180 Dinar (₨4,890) | ₨4,883 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 947 Dinar (₨25,696) | ₨19,087 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 478 Dinar (₨12,983) | ₨12,236 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154 Dinar (₨4,168) | ₨3,446 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (₨899) | ₨681 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 Dinar (₨18,413) | ₨29,258 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 305 Dinar (₨8,292) | ₨10,189 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar (₨456) | ₨401 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Dinar (₨196) | ₨261 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Dinar (₨4,613) | ₨2,336 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 Dinar (₨4,271) | ₨2,612 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Dinar (₨8,475) | ₨3,639 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar (₨6,848) | ₨2,723 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,200 Dinar (₨2,068,486) | ₨920,793 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.007 Dinar (₨54) | ₨79 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 Dinar (₨976) | ₨1,209 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.471 Dinar (₨149) | ₨103 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (₨563) | ₨217 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (₨1,561) | ₨903 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (₨169) | ₨324 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨264) | ₨162 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨235) | ₨256 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.382 Dinar (₨92) | ₨147 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.420 Dinar (₨93) | ₨68 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (₨281) | ₨243 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 Dinar (₨1,523) | ₨1,202 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (₨683) | ₨474 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (₨2,078) | ₨1,691 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 Dinar (₨2,095) | ₨1,629 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar (₨457) | ₨590 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.245 Dinar (₨142) | ₨186 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (₨192) | ₨190 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (₨36,203) | ₨36,065 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (₨8) | ₨5.16 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 Dinar (₨4,130) | ₨1,606 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (₨209) | ₨270 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,905 prices entered by 2,291 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 20% more expensive than in India
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