Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Tunisia is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Tunisia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (kr 64) | kr 212 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Dinar (kr 55) | kr 128 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (kr 28) | kr 77 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.733 Dinar (kr 6) | kr 23 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.115 Dinar (kr 14) | kr 51 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.318 Dinar (kr 8) | kr 49 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (kr 27) | kr 63 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar (kr 22) | kr 32 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.926 Dinar (kr 10) | kr 22 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Dinar (kr 26) | kr 34 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 Dinar (kr 145) | kr 171 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.551 Dinar (kr 12) | kr 35 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.427 Dinar (kr 4.96) | kr 32 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Tunisia is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Tunisia | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,244 Dinar (kr 4,322) | kr 22,612 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 980 Dinar (kr 3,406) | kr 17,353 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 232 Dinar (kr 805) | kr 2,587 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar (kr 3,667) | kr 15,157 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar (kr 2,282) | kr 11,766 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar (kr 1,392) | kr 1,632 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (kr 118) | kr 471 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (kr 3,092) | kr 4,608 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (kr 1,316) | kr 1,871 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (kr 66) | kr 92 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (kr 256) | kr 295 | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Tunisia is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Tunisia | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (kr 439) | kr 951 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (kr 528) | kr 479 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar (kr 827) | kr 1,081 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (kr 768) | kr 1,425 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Tunisia is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Tunisia | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,165 Dinar (kr 302,925) | kr 431,151 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.441 Dinar (kr 8) | kr 22 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (kr 190) | kr 807 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Tunisia is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Tunisia | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar (kr 17) | kr 100 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (kr 43) | kr 121 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 Dinar (kr 216) | kr 484 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (kr 21) | kr 51 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (kr 24) | kr 43 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (kr 29) | kr 57 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar (kr 17) | kr 38 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar (kr 11) | kr 28 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (kr 38) | kr 450 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Tunisia is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Tunisia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar (kr 292) | kr 785 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (kr 71) | kr 318 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (kr 156) | kr 584 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (kr 307) | kr 1,043 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (kr 46) | kr 165 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar (kr 16) | kr 48 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (kr 26) | kr 105 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (kr 4,528) | kr 5,485 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.350 Dinar (kr 1.22) | kr 0.96 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar (kr 377) | kr 499 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (kr 33) | kr 151 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 940 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.475
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 62% cheaper than in Norway
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