Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tunisia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (Rp 109,857) | Rp 44,863 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (Rp 96,012) | Rp 54,330 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (Rp 59,068) | Rp 27,591 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.580 Dinar (Rp 7,659) | Rp 19,917 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (Rp 48,025) | Rp 25,297 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.556 Dinar (Rp 7,542) | Rp 18,627 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (Rp 63,614) | Rp 55,732 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.901 Dinar (Rp 23,748) | Rp 43,429 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.556 Dinar (Rp 12,384) | Rp 21,967 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (Rp 14,237) | Rp 34,412 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (Rp 145,772) | Rp 337,317 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.364 Dinar (Rp 16,302) | Rp 22,207 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.974 Dinar (Rp 4,722) | Rp 17,971 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tunisia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,601 Dinar (Rp 7,759,141) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (Rp 3,867,349) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (Rp 861,498) | Rp 528,780 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,088 Dinar (Rp 5,270,406) | Rp 7,265,990 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 668 Dinar (Rp 3,234,904) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 453 Dinar (Rp 2,193,161) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Dinar (Rp 149,318) | Rp 410,662 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 912 Dinar (Rp 4,421,827) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (Rp 1,835,190) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (Rp 113,755) | Rp 56,742 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (Rp 357,451) | Rp 77,300 | + 362% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tunisia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (Rp 703,525) | Rp 624,572 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (Rp 717,598) | Rp 443,680 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Dinar (Rp 1,289,493) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (Rp 1,070,955) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tunisia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,281 Dinar (Rp 389,039,625) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.324 Dinar (Rp 11,264) | Rp 12,273 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (Rp 197,824) | Rp 150,291 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tunisia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.767 Dinar (Rp 23,101) | Rp 36,367 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (Rp 59,400) | Rp 60,467 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Dinar (Rp 268,916) | Rp 351,050 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (Rp 41,529) | Rp 130,123 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Rp 38,472) | Rp 21,655 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Rp 41,155) | Rp 34,558 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (Rp 16,050) | Rp 30,035 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.109 Dinar (Rp 15,067) | Rp 15,580 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (Rp 39,947) | Rp 88,350 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tunisia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 118 Dinar (Rp 573,770) | Rp 216,012 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 Dinar (Rp 104,767) | Rp 104,481 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (Rp 323,675) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 Dinar (Rp 556,446) | Rp 383,761 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (Rp 64,413) | Rp 162,937 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.988 Dinar (Rp 24,171) | Rp 36,298 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (Rp 15,827) | Rp 40,791 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (Rp 6,313,885) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (Rp 242) | Rp 2,029 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Dinar (Rp 521,870) | Rp 496,553 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (Rp 48,459) | Rp 35,528 | + 36% | |
| 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 984 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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