- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunisia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 Dinar (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (NZ$4.54) | NZ$11 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.886 Dinar (NZ$2.93) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.296 Dinar (NZ$0.64) | NZ$2.16 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.360 Dinar (NZ$1.17) | NZ$7 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.344 Dinar (NZ$1.17) | NZ$5.85 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (NZ$4.99) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.993 Dinar (NZ$1.98) | NZ$3.68 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.267 Dinar (NZ$0.63) | NZ$3.44 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.582 Dinar (NZ$1.28) | NZ$5.72 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Dinar (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.511 Dinar (NZ$1.25) | NZ$3.34 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.509 Dinar (NZ$0.75) | NZ$2.10 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 67% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,761 Dinar (NZ$876) | NZ$2,704 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 913 Dinar (NZ$454) | NZ$2,085 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 Dinar (NZ$168) | NZ$331 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,176 Dinar (NZ$585) | NZ$1,766 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 678 Dinar (NZ$337) | NZ$1,302 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85 Dinar (NZ$42) | NZ$311 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 Dinar (NZ$22) | NZ$72 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,137 Dinar (NZ$565) | NZ$593 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 Dinar (NZ$180) | NZ$192 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Dinar (NZ$13) | NZ$9 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Dinar (NZ$9) | NZ$23 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 111 Dinar (NZ$55) | NZ$104 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (NZ$76) | NZ$67 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 Dinar (NZ$108) | NZ$160 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149 Dinar (NZ$74) | NZ$160 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 69% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,559 Dinar (NZ$27,619) | NZ$32,833 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.859 Dinar (NZ$0.92) | NZ$2.17 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 56 Dinar (NZ$28) | NZ$176 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.466 Dinar (NZ$1.72) | NZ$11 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Dinar (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar (NZ$24) | NZ$48 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (NZ$4.18) | NZ$5.00 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.31) | NZ$5.35 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.845 Dinar (NZ$1.41) | NZ$2.96 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.547 Dinar (NZ$1.27) | NZ$3.56 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Dinar (NZ$7) | NZ$26 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 Dinar (NZ$27) | NZ$59 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19 Dinar (NZ$9) | NZ$33 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Dinar (NZ$55) | NZ$151 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (NZ$44) | NZ$102 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 Dinar (NZ$6) | NZ$16 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.764 Dinar (NZ$2.37) | NZ$4.70 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (NZ$3.33) | NZ$10 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,578 Dinar (NZ$785) | NZ$679 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.363 Dinar (NZ$0.18) | NZ$0.35 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 85 Dinar (NZ$42) | NZ$68 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6 Dinar (NZ$3.19) | NZ$28 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,005 prices entered by 804 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 62% cheaper than in New Zealand
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