- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨690) | ₨557 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (₨415) | ₨619 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.894 Dinar (₨279) | ₨219 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.286 Dinar (₨61) | ₨108 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.465 Dinar (₨117) | ₨122 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.096 Dinar (₨99) | ₨79 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar (₨659) | ₨613 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.904 Dinar (₨185) | ₨156 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.249 Dinar (₨59) | ₨39 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.471 Dinar (₨117) | ₨283 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 Dinar (₨1,155) | ₨2,980 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.502 Dinar (₨118) | ₨116 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.452 Dinar (₨69) | ₨57 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,818 Dinar (₨86,078) | ₨56,589 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 839 Dinar (₨39,740) | ₨35,418 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 203 Dinar (₨9,635) | ₨8,319 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,100 Dinar (₨52,072) | ₨46,212 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 723 Dinar (₨34,229) | ₨29,470 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 168 Dinar (₨7,953) | ₨6,959 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 Dinar (₨2,218) | ₨2,729 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,218 Dinar (₨57,695) | ₨41,526 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 395 Dinar (₨18,690) | ₨11,677 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 Dinar (₨1,200) | ₨499 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 Dinar (₨799) | ₨1,031 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 112 Dinar (₨5,296) | ₨2,663 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154 Dinar (₨7,295) | ₨4,551 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 214 Dinar (₨10,153) | ₨6,644 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 160 Dinar (₨7,581) | ₨6,006 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,284 Dinar (₨2,854,890) | ₨2,115,150 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.897 Dinar (₨90) | ₨92 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 Dinar (₨2,259) | ₨2,561 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.466 Dinar (₨164) | ₨241 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 Dinar (₨1,306) | ₨748 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48 Dinar (₨2,261) | ₨2,396 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar (₨1,291) | ₨445 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨433) | ₨320 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨339) | ₨365 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.732 Dinar (₨129) | ₨158 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.466 Dinar (₨117) | ₨112 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Dinar (₨663) | ₨589 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 Dinar (₨2,946) | ₨1,589 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19 Dinar (₨893) | ₨1,181 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 128 Dinar (₨6,065) | ₨3,978 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 Dinar (₨4,243) | ₨3,176 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Dinar (₨689) | ₨1,228 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.028 Dinar (₨238) | ₨389 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (₨317) | ₨548 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,578 Dinar (₨74,749) | ₨57,145 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.363 Dinar (₨17) | ₨52 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84 Dinar (₨4,000) | ₨3,979 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6 Dinar (₨304) | ₨281 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,212 prices entered by 648 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is about the same as in Pakistan
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