Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Tunisia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (₨2,094) | ₨972 | + 115% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (₨1,830) | ₨1,004 | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (₨1,126) | ₨365 | + 208% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.580 Dinar (₨146) | ₨170 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (₨916) | ₨282 | + 225% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.556 Dinar (₨144) | ₨255 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (₨1,213) | ₨1,139 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.901 Dinar (₨453) | ₨290 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.556 Dinar (₨236) | ₨117 | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (₨271) | ₨549 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (₨2,779) | ₨2,784 | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.364 Dinar (₨311) | ₨289 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.974 Dinar (₨90) | ₨191 | - 53% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Tunisia is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,601 Dinar (₨147,916) | ₨115,670 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (₨73,725) | ₨70,950 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (₨16,423) | ₨25,995 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,088 Dinar (₨100,472) | ₨59,502 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 668 Dinar (₨61,668) | ₨50,821 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 453 Dinar (₨41,809) | ₨20,152 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Dinar (₨2,847) | ₨2,097 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 912 Dinar (₨84,295) | ₨71,636 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (₨34,985) | ₨23,262 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (₨2,169) | ₨1,718 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (₨6,814) | ₨1,977 | + 245% | |
Clothes | + 132% | |||
Clothes in Tunisia is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (₨13,412) | ₨3,426 | + 292% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (₨13,680) | ₨6,254 | + 119% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Dinar (₨24,582) | ₨13,199 | + 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (₨20,416) | ₨8,569 | + 138% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Tunisia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,281 Dinar (₨7,416,435) | ₨4,456,060 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.324 Dinar (₨215) | ₨270 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (₨3,771) | ₨4,626 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Tunisia is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.767 Dinar (₨440) | ₨1,015 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (₨1,132) | ₨1,391 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Dinar (₨5,126) | ₨3,667 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (₨792) | ₨521 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨733) | ₨922 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨785) | ₨736 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (₨306) | ₨249 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.109 Dinar (₨287) | ₨242 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (₨762) | ₨860 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Tunisia is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 118 Dinar (₨10,938) | ₨3,545 | + 209% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22 Dinar (₨1,997) | ₨2,089 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (₨6,170) | ₨2,959 | + 109% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 Dinar (₨10,608) | ₨7,109 | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (₨1,228) | ₨880 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.988 Dinar (₨461) | ₨669 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (₨302) | ₨745 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (₨120,364) | ₨119,622 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (₨4.62) | ₨3.79 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Dinar (₨9,949) | ₨3,764 | + 164% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (₨924) | ₨415 | + 122% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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