- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
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 | 16 Dinar (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (NZ$4.96) | NZ$11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (NZ$3.28) | NZ$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.286 Dinar (NZ$0.69) | NZ$2.16 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.265 Dinar (NZ$1.22) | NZ$7 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.202 Dinar (NZ$1.18) | NZ$5.96 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (NZ$5.39) | NZ$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.160 Dinar (NZ$2.24) | NZ$3.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.320 Dinar (NZ$0.71) | NZ$3.32 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.710 Dinar (NZ$1.46) | NZ$6 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Dinar (NZ$15) | NZ$18 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.472 Dinar (NZ$1.33) | NZ$3.39 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.083 Dinar (NZ$0.58) | NZ$2.03 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,679 Dinar (NZ$903) | NZ$2,677 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 913 Dinar (NZ$491) | NZ$2,130 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 Dinar (NZ$182) | NZ$328 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,197 Dinar (NZ$644) | NZ$1,797 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 678 Dinar (NZ$364) | NZ$1,361 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85 Dinar (NZ$46) | NZ$296 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 Dinar (NZ$24) | NZ$74 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,144 Dinar (NZ$615) | NZ$597 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 Dinar (NZ$195) | NZ$178 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Dinar (NZ$14) | NZ$10 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Dinar (NZ$10) | NZ$23 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 111 Dinar (NZ$60) | NZ$101 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (NZ$82) | NZ$72 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 Dinar (NZ$116) | NZ$161 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149 Dinar (NZ$80) | NZ$164 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,559 Dinar (NZ$29,876) | NZ$31,958 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.859 Dinar (NZ$1.00) | NZ$2.14 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58 Dinar (NZ$31) | NZ$183 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.466 Dinar (NZ$1.86) | NZ$14 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Dinar (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar (NZ$25) | NZ$49 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar (NZ$15) | NZ$8 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (NZ$4.52) | NZ$5.76 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.58) | NZ$5.22 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.845 Dinar (NZ$1.53) | NZ$3.18 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.547 Dinar (NZ$1.37) | NZ$3.63 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Dinar (NZ$7) | NZ$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 Dinar (NZ$29) | NZ$59 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19 Dinar (NZ$10) | NZ$33 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Dinar (NZ$59) | NZ$168 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (NZ$47) | NZ$101 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 Dinar (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.764 Dinar (NZ$2.56) | NZ$4.69 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.60) | NZ$10 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,578 Dinar (NZ$849) | NZ$715 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.363 Dinar (NZ$0.19) | NZ$0.36 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 89 Dinar (NZ$48) | NZ$94 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6 Dinar (NZ$3.45) | NZ$28 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand
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