Cost of living in Tunisia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨403) | ₨383 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 Dinar (₨338) | ₨358 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (₨215) | ₨170 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.842 Dinar (₨49) | ₨60 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.946 Dinar (₨105) | ₨94 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.660 Dinar (₨71) | ₨45 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Dinar (₨252) | ₨271 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.764 Dinar (₨127) | ₨195 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.609 Dinar (₨70) | ₨39 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Dinar (₨172) | ₨167 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 Dinar (₨955) | ₨965 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.369 Dinar (₨90) | ₨92 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.007 Dinar (₨27) | ₨41 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,224 Dinar (₨59,450) | ₨44,829 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,067 Dinar (₨28,539) | ₨28,092 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 528 Dinar (₨14,119) | ₨5,594 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,091 Dinar (₨29,174) | ₨26,703 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 527 Dinar (₨14,099) | ₨16,237 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 326 Dinar (₨8,718) | ₨4,587 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 Dinar (₨1,095) | ₨748 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 728 Dinar (₨19,454) | ₨26,773 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,080 Dinar (₨28,868) | ₨11,192 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 Dinar (₨384) | ₨462 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (₨215) | ₨754 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 Dinar (₨1,667) | ₨2,548 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Dinar (₨3,333) | ₨2,614 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 289 Dinar (₨7,731) | ₨4,093 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115 Dinar (₨3,067) | ₨2,860 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,570 Dinar (₨1,993,615) | ₨1,943,820 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.439 Dinar (₨65) | ₨103 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Dinar (₨929) | ₨1,332 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (₨197) | ₨96 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 Dinar (₨650) | ₨252 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111 Dinar (₨2,962) | ₨1,179 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Dinar (₨344) | ₨364 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨258) | ₨246 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨247) | ₨277 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.068 Dinar (₨135) | ₨175 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.793 Dinar (₨101) | ₨88 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (₨288) | ₨306 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 Dinar (₨1,677) | ₨1,435 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (₨697) | ₨661 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Dinar (₨3,308) | ₨1,775 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 Dinar (₨2,411) | ₨2,158 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Dinar (₨650) | ₨578 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 Dinar (₨166) | ₨211 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (₨177) | ₨199 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,240 Dinar (₨33,163) | ₨46,790 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.584 Dinar (₨16) | ₨7 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Dinar (₨2,850) | ₨1,856 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (₨246) | ₨288 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,564 prices entered by 718 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 6% more expensive than in India
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