Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (7,115 ₦) | 5,818 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 Dinar (5,970 ₦) | 3,706 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (3,548 ₦) | 3,545 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.803 Dinar (850 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.443 Dinar (2,096 ₦) | 2,947 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.367 Dinar (1,116 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar (6,798 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.154 Dinar (2,431 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.338 Dinar (1,103 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.663 Dinar (2,199 ₦) | 904 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 Dinar (13,895 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.556 Dinar (1,677 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.967 Dinar (456 ₦) | 1,314 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 58% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,049 Dinar (966,347 ₦) | 3,857,070 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,006 Dinar (474,650 ₦) | 1,767,220 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 459 Dinar (216,495 ₦) | 166,028 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,091 Dinar (514,750 ₦) | 1,034,070 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 527 Dinar (248,762 ₦) | 722,196 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 326 Dinar (153,814 ₦) | 457,154 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 Dinar (17,134 ₦) | 28,284 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 771 Dinar (363,723 ₦) | 338,302 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 777 Dinar (366,707 ₦) | 143,301 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Dinar (7,104 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Dinar (8,994 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 192% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67 Dinar (31,387 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Dinar (58,802 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 369 Dinar (174,099 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115 Dinar (54,109 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,570 Dinar (35,175,248 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 604% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.439 Dinar (1,150 ₦) | 1,032 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Dinar (16,386 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (3,483 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 Dinar (11,472 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 549% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111 Dinar (52,265 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Dinar (6,074 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (4,547 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (4,361 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.068 Dinar (2,391 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.793 Dinar (1,789 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (5,088 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 Dinar (29,589 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (12,299 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Dinar (58,367 ₦) | 13,705 ₦ | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 Dinar (42,548 ₦) | 38,437 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Dinar (11,471 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 Dinar (2,923 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (3,130 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,240 Dinar (585,124 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.584 Dinar (276 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Dinar (50,287 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (4,333 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 582 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria
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