Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (Rp 97,597) | Rp 62,230 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (Rp 47,521) | Rp 52,137 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (Rp 35,618) | Rp 30,582 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.231 Dinar (Rp 6,278) | Rp 18,388 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.879 Dinar (Rp 14,681) | Rp 26,104 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.785 Dinar (Rp 9,103) | Rp 14,341 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (Rp 64,050) | Rp 77,272 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.536 Dinar (Rp 18,033) | Rp 38,806 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.403 Dinar (Rp 7,158) | Rp 19,485 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.755 Dinar (Rp 14,048) | Rp 32,212 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Dinar (Rp 126,347) | Rp 339,997 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.983 Dinar (Rp 15,214) | Rp 15,796 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.826 Dinar (Rp 4,213) | Rp 17,158 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,499 Dinar (Rp 7,645,482) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 713 Dinar (Rp 3,635,856) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 182 Dinar (Rp 926,735) | Rp 772,430 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 708 Dinar (Rp 3,612,713) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 449 Dinar (Rp 2,289,529) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 152 Dinar (Rp 773,570) | Rp 502,555 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (Rp 169,637) | Rp 285,184 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 689 Dinar (Rp 3,511,434) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 Dinar (Rp 1,068,572) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 Dinar (Rp 103,789) | Rp 69,682 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (Rp 45,226) | Rp 51,169 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (Rp 640,315) | Rp 655,076 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 153 Dinar (Rp 780,679) | Rp 457,119 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 Dinar (Rp 1,515,770) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180 Dinar (Rp 915,515) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,809 Dinar (Rp 330,518,516) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.104 Dinar (Rp 10,731) | Rp 9,156 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26 Dinar (Rp 130,302) | Rp 330,672 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.217 Dinar (Rp 21,508) | Rp 30,938 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Dinar (Rp 100,352) | Rp 82,186 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 Dinar (Rp 250,499) | Rp 280,243 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.351 Dinar (Rp 17,092) | Rp 38,725 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Rp 39,184) | Rp 26,962 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Rp 33,208) | Rp 34,072 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.518 Dinar (Rp 12,841) | Rp 16,791 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.966 Dinar (Rp 15,124) | Rp 13,618 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (Rp 40,425) | Rp 63,841 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58 Dinar (Rp 293,254) | Rp 184,270 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Dinar (Rp 139,125) | Rp 105,975 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (Rp 230,140) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar (Rp 416,594) | Rp 413,601 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (Rp 64,535) | Rp 152,100 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.949 Dinar (Rp 20,138) | Rp 44,543 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.207 Dinar (Rp 26,554) | Rp 59,628 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (Rp 6,801,453) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.187 Dinar (Rp 955) | Rp 1,635 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 105 Dinar (Rp 537,701) | Rp 597,783 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (Rp 33,525) | Rp 24,831 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,612 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia
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