Cost of living in Tunisia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (NZ$5.91) | NZ$13 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (NZ$3.12) | NZ$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.298 Dinar (NZ$0.67) | NZ$2.06 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.881 Dinar (NZ$1.49) | NZ$7 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.860 Dinar (NZ$0.96) | NZ$5.90 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.631 Dinar (NZ$1.88) | NZ$4.19 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.431 Dinar (NZ$0.74) | NZ$3.15 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.150 Dinar (NZ$1.63) | NZ$4.55 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.867 Dinar (NZ$1.49) | NZ$3.41 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.749 Dinar (NZ$0.39) | NZ$2.04 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 75% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,466 Dinar (NZ$760) | NZ$2,721 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 720 Dinar (NZ$373) | NZ$2,198 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180 Dinar (NZ$93) | NZ$280 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 947 Dinar (NZ$491) | NZ$2,118 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 478 Dinar (NZ$248) | NZ$1,888 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154 Dinar (NZ$80) | NZ$177 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (NZ$17) | NZ$70 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 Dinar (NZ$352) | NZ$605 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 305 Dinar (NZ$158) | NZ$222 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar (NZ$9) | NZ$14 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.75) | NZ$27 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Dinar (NZ$88) | NZ$112 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 Dinar (NZ$82) | NZ$63 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Dinar (NZ$162) | NZ$174 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar (NZ$131) | NZ$231 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,200 Dinar (NZ$39,509) | NZ$36,021 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.007 Dinar (NZ$1.04) | NZ$2.08 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 Dinar (NZ$19) | NZ$161 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.471 Dinar (NZ$2.84) | NZ$13 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (NZ$30) | NZ$53 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (NZ$3.23) | NZ$7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (NZ$5.05) | NZ$7 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (NZ$4.49) | NZ$7 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.382 Dinar (NZ$1.75) | NZ$3.32 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.420 Dinar (NZ$1.77) | NZ$4.32 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (NZ$5.36) | NZ$32 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 Dinar (NZ$29) | NZ$59 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (NZ$13) | NZ$37 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (NZ$40) | NZ$258 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 Dinar (NZ$40) | NZ$108 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.245 Dinar (NZ$2.72) | NZ$5.13 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.67) | NZ$10 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (NZ$691) | NZ$841 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (NZ$0.15) | NZ$0.74 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 Dinar (NZ$79) | NZ$73 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (NZ$3.98) | NZ$34 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand
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