Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tunisia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (¥1,026) | ¥1,025 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (¥897) | ¥723 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (¥552) | ¥519 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.580 Dinar (¥72) | ¥197 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (¥449) | ¥316 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.556 Dinar (¥70) | ¥629 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (¥594) | ¥962 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.901 Dinar (¥222) | ¥902 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.556 Dinar (¥116) | ¥574 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (¥133) | ¥285 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (¥1,361) | ¥1,208 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.364 Dinar (¥152) | ¥184 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.974 Dinar (¥44) | ¥206 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tunisia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,601 Dinar (¥72,468) | ¥326,267 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (¥36,120) | ¥171,772 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (¥8,046) | ¥28,488 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,088 Dinar (¥49,224) | ¥157,603 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 668 Dinar (¥30,213) | ¥82,713 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 453 Dinar (¥20,483) | ¥24,082 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Dinar (¥1,395) | ¥4,699 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 912 Dinar (¥41,299) | ¥47,482 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (¥17,140) | ¥32,093 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (¥1,062) | ¥1,313 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (¥3,338) | ¥1,878 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Tunisia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (¥6,571) | ¥6,136 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (¥6,702) | ¥5,199 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Dinar (¥12,043) | ¥8,989 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (¥10,002) | ¥13,588 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tunisia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,281 Dinar (¥3,633,517) | ¥2,700,660 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.324 Dinar (¥105) | ¥165 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (¥1,848) | ¥10,143 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tunisia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.767 Dinar (¥216) | ¥2,497 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (¥555) | ¥1,967 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Dinar (¥2,512) | ¥5,380 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (¥388) | ¥650 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (¥359) | ¥938 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (¥384) | ¥702 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (¥150) | ¥218 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.109 Dinar (¥141) | ¥216 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (¥373) | ¥3,927 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tunisia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 118 Dinar (¥5,359) | ¥4,141 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 Dinar (¥978) | ¥3,600 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (¥3,023) | ¥4,000 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 Dinar (¥5,197) | ¥5,993 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (¥602) | ¥984 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.988 Dinar (¥226) | ¥472 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (¥148) | ¥575 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (¥58,970) | ¥101,122 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (¥2) | ¥52 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Dinar (¥4,874) | ¥9,280 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (¥453) | ¥592 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,123 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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