Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (3,372 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (2,947 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (1,813 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.580 Dinar (235 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (1,474 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.556 Dinar (232 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (1,953 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.901 Dinar (729 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.556 Dinar (380 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (437 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (4,475 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.364 Dinar (500 ₦) | 535 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.974 Dinar (145 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 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 | 1,601 Dinar (238,195 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (118,723 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (26,447 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,088 Dinar (161,795 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 668 Dinar (99,307 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 453 Dinar (67,327 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Dinar (4,584 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 912 Dinar (135,744 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (56,338 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (3,492 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (10,973 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 632% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (21,597 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (22,029 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Dinar (39,586 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (32,877 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,281 Dinar (11,943,005 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.324 Dinar (346 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (6,073 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.767 Dinar (709 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (1,823 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Dinar (8,255 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (1,275 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (1,181 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (1,263 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (493 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.109 Dinar (463 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (1,226 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tunisia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 118 Dinar (17,614 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 Dinar (3,216 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (9,936 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 Dinar (17,082 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (1,977 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.988 Dinar (742 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (486 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (193,828 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (7 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Dinar (16,021 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (1,488 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 686 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria
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