- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunisia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 Dinar (NZ$7) | NZ$18 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (NZ$5.20) | NZ$11 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.821 Dinar (NZ$3.19) | NZ$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.213 Dinar (NZ$0.66) | NZ$2.09 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.109 Dinar (NZ$1.15) | NZ$7 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.118 Dinar (NZ$1.16) | NZ$6 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Dinar (NZ$4.92) | NZ$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.150 Dinar (NZ$2.27) | NZ$3.75 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.310 Dinar (NZ$0.72) | NZ$3.34 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.538 Dinar (NZ$1.39) | NZ$5.59 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Dinar (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.422 Dinar (NZ$1.33) | NZ$3.37 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.120 Dinar (NZ$0.61) | NZ$2.14 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,627 Dinar (NZ$891) | NZ$2,648 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 913 Dinar (NZ$500) | NZ$2,130 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 Dinar (NZ$185) | NZ$319 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,335 Dinar (NZ$731) | NZ$1,848 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 678 Dinar (NZ$371) | NZ$1,415 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85 Dinar (NZ$47) | NZ$286 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 43 Dinar (NZ$24) | NZ$74 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,096 Dinar (NZ$600) | NZ$613 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390 Dinar (NZ$213) | NZ$198 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Dinar (NZ$15) | NZ$10 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 Dinar (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 111 Dinar (NZ$61) | NZ$100 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149 Dinar (NZ$82) | NZ$86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 205 Dinar (NZ$112) | NZ$159 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149 Dinar (NZ$82) | NZ$163 | - 50% | |
| 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$30,419) | NZ$31,712 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.859 Dinar (NZ$1.02) | NZ$2.09 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (NZ$30) | NZ$176 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.466 Dinar (NZ$1.90) | NZ$14 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Dinar (NZ$14) | NZ$7 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44 Dinar (NZ$24) | NZ$50 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar (NZ$15) | NZ$9 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (NZ$4.68) | NZ$5.69 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.64) | NZ$5.25 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.935 Dinar (NZ$1.61) | NZ$3.01 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.695 Dinar (NZ$1.48) | NZ$3.62 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (NZ$8) | NZ$25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 Dinar (NZ$30) | NZ$61 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19 Dinar (NZ$10) | NZ$33 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Dinar (NZ$68) | NZ$182 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (NZ$48) | NZ$105 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 Dinar (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.414 Dinar (NZ$2.42) | NZ$4.77 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.67) | NZ$10 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,578 Dinar (NZ$864) | NZ$708 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.363 Dinar (NZ$0.20) | NZ$0.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86 Dinar (NZ$47) | NZ$99 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6 Dinar (NZ$3.46) | NZ$28 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,978 prices entered by 776 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand
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