Cost of living in Tunisia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Dinar (₨459) | ₨361 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (₨474) | ₨333 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (₨332) | ₨178 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.794 Dinar (₨49) | ₨55 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar (₨224) | ₨90 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.657 Dinar (₨45) | ₨44 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (₨326) | ₨236 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.086 Dinar (₨138) | ₨162 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.342 Dinar (₨63) | ₨31 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.966 Dinar (₨80) | ₨157 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Dinar (₨871) | ₨767 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.064 Dinar (₨83) | ₨88 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.732 Dinar (₨20) | ₨39 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,723 Dinar (₨46,601) | ₨46,438 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 871 Dinar (₨23,546) | ₨26,734 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 164 Dinar (₨4,433) | ₨5,322 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 926 Dinar (₨25,033) | ₨24,906 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 576 Dinar (₨15,573) | ₨14,288 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 108 Dinar (₨2,909) | ₨5,022 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (₨908) | ₨662 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 953 Dinar (₨25,766) | ₨30,524 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 Dinar (₨9,821) | ₨12,233 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (₨620) | ₨520 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 Dinar (₨1,514) | ₨559 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 Dinar (₨2,923) | ₨2,582 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 153 Dinar (₨4,138) | ₨2,556 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 263 Dinar (₨7,114) | ₨4,248 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Dinar (₨5,921) | ₨3,070 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,855 Dinar (₨1,970,440) | ₨1,056,360 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.377 Dinar (₨64) | ₨108 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 Dinar (₨893) | ₨1,181 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.570 Dinar (₨124) | ₨126 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13 Dinar (₨339) | ₨247 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53 Dinar (₨1,443) | ₨1,336 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (₨232) | ₨392 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨239) | ₨212 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨214) | ₨269 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (₨90) | ₨177 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.834 Dinar (₨77) | ₨92 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (₨223) | ₨304 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tunisia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74 Dinar (₨2,009) | ₨1,526 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨548) | ₨647 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (₨1,806) | ₨1,500 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 116 Dinar (₨3,137) | ₨1,809 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (₨344) | ₨641 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.771 Dinar (₨129) | ₨204 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (₨88) | ₨179 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (₨35,239) | ₨47,498 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (₨1.35) | ₨1.06 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 97 Dinar (₨2,623) | ₨1,773 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (₨271) | ₨238 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,019 prices entered by 1,139 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 13% more expensive than in India
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