Cost of living in Tunisia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 Dinar (NZ$4.45) | NZ$12 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.61) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.336 Dinar (NZ$0.72) | NZ$2.08 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.782 Dinar (NZ$1.50) | NZ$7 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.741 Dinar (NZ$0.94) | NZ$5.18 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Dinar (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.487 Dinar (NZ$1.89) | NZ$4.03 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.401 Dinar (NZ$0.76) | NZ$3.43 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.695 Dinar (NZ$1.46) | NZ$4.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (NZ$11) | NZ$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.637 Dinar (NZ$1.43) | NZ$3.22 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.096 Dinar (NZ$0.59) | NZ$2.34 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 69% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,955 Dinar (NZ$1,057) | NZ$2,813 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 816 Dinar (NZ$441) | NZ$2,177 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 174 Dinar (NZ$94) | NZ$233 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 909 Dinar (NZ$492) | NZ$1,970 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 548 Dinar (NZ$296) | NZ$1,499 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 112 Dinar (NZ$61) | NZ$139 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (NZ$18) | NZ$72 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 962 Dinar (NZ$520) | NZ$659 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 285 Dinar (NZ$154) | NZ$206 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 Dinar (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (NZ$5.58) | NZ$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 127 Dinar (NZ$69) | NZ$115 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 119 Dinar (NZ$64) | NZ$78 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 290 Dinar (NZ$157) | NZ$166 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 205 Dinar (NZ$111) | NZ$183 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 70% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 63,142 Dinar (NZ$34,139) | NZ$31,682 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.037 Dinar (NZ$1.10) | NZ$2.21 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 Dinar (NZ$18) | NZ$185 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.733 Dinar (NZ$2.56) | NZ$14 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Dinar (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar (NZ$26) | NZ$53 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.360 Dinar (NZ$1.82) | NZ$8 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.83) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$4.03) | NZ$7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.457 Dinar (NZ$1.33) | NZ$2.98 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.859 Dinar (NZ$1.55) | NZ$4.19 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (NZ$4.62) | NZ$31 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 55% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 Dinar (NZ$35) | NZ$58 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (NZ$13) | NZ$31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57 Dinar (NZ$31) | NZ$222 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 Dinar (NZ$52) | NZ$99 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (NZ$6) | NZ$16 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.846 Dinar (NZ$2.62) | NZ$4.98 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.148 Dinar (NZ$2.78) | NZ$10 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (NZ$721) | NZ$703 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.126 Dinar (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.39 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 81 Dinar (NZ$44) | NZ$69 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.60) | NZ$30 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,957 prices entered by 358 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand
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