Cost of living in Tunisia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Tunisia is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (₨494) | ₨417 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Dinar (₨423) | ₨340 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (₨220) | ₨168 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.733 Dinar (₨46) | ₨60 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.115 Dinar (₨110) | ₨87 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.318 Dinar (₨62) | ₨47 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨208) | ₨243 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar (₨166) | ₨182 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.926 Dinar (₨78) | ₨32 | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Dinar (₨202) | ₨155 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 Dinar (₨1,115) | ₨905 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.551 Dinar (₨95) | ₨88 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.427 Dinar (₨38) | ₨39 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Tunisia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,244 Dinar (₨33,232) | ₨46,457 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 980 Dinar (₨26,191) | ₨26,696 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 232 Dinar (₨6,188) | ₨4,673 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar (₨28,191) | ₨26,601 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar (₨17,546) | ₨14,895 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar (₨10,700) | ₨4,065 | + 163% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (₨903) | ₨595 | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (₨23,775) | ₨29,913 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (₨10,119) | ₨10,503 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (₨507) | ₨455 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (₨1,971) | ₨647 | + 205% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Tunisia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (₨3,377) | ₨2,412 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (₨4,058) | ₨2,912 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar (₨6,359) | ₨4,109 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (₨5,905) | ₨2,950 | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Tunisia is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,165 Dinar (₨2,329,122) | ₨1,910,150 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.441 Dinar (₨65) | ₨102 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (₨1,460) | ₨1,062 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Tunisia is about the same as in India | ||||
Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar (₨128) | ₨140 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (₨328) | ₨241 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 Dinar (₨1,658) | ₨953 | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (₨161) | ₨386 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨181) | ₨200 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨226) | ₨294 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar (₨131) | ₨155 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar (₨81) | ₨86 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (₨294) | ₨275 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Tunisia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar (₨2,248) | ₨1,451 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨544) | ₨688 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (₨1,198) | ₨1,587 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (₨2,357) | ₨2,125 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (₨355) | ₨625 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar (₨121) | ₨191 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (₨200) | ₨178 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (₨34,815) | ₨47,373 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.350 Dinar (₨9) | ₨1.67 | + 461% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar (₨2,902) | ₨1,611 | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (₨257) | ₨289 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,587 prices entered by 1,080 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 19% more expensive than in India
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