Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 56% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tunisia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 287 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 157 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 73 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.771 Dinar (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 27 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.909 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 47 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.882 Dinar (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 28 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.851 Dinar (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 92 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 49 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.437 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 29 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Dinar (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 259 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.251 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 34 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.655 Dinar (Mex$ 3.62) | Mex$ 25 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tunisia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,471 Dinar (Mex$ 8,116) | Mex$ 21,533 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (Mex$ 4,404) | Mex$ 10,591 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 1,077 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar (Mex$ 5,822) | Mex$ 12,979 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar (Mex$ 3,624) | Mex$ 7,076 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar (Mex$ 2,210) | Mex$ 803 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 418 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (Mex$ 4,910) | Mex$ 6,690 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (Mex$ 2,090) | Mex$ 2,628 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 117 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 120 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Tunisia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 975 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 697 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 1,719 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (Mex$ 1,220) | Mex$ 1,270 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tunisia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,423 Dinar (Mex$ 476,921) | Mex$ 388,303 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.396 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 Dinar (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 644 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 50% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tunisia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 89 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 217 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 640 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 97 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 57 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 71 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 33 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 230 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tunisia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 360 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 155 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 822 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 767 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 171 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 80 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 46 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (Mex$ 7,190) | Mex$ 11,693 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (Mex$ 0.28) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 889 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 82 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,680 prices entered by 956 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 40% cheaper than in Mexico
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