- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12 Dinar (₨550) | ₨503 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (₨423) | ₨585 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.230 Dinar (₨239) | ₨226 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.230 Dinar (₨56) | ₨105 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.051 Dinar (₨94) | ₨117 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.191 Dinar (₨100) | ₨81 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (₨330) | ₨462 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.179 Dinar (₨191) | ₨148 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.409 Dinar (₨64) | ₨38 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.621 Dinar (₨120) | ₨282 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 Dinar (₨1,434) | ₨1,779 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.315 Dinar (₨106) | ₨116 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.060 Dinar (₨48) | ₨51 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,155 Dinar (₨52,704) | ₨53,257 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 887 Dinar (₨40,481) | ₨32,759 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250 Dinar (₨11,418) | ₨8,488 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,349 Dinar (₨61,569) | ₨42,679 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 666 Dinar (₨30,374) | ₨27,838 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85 Dinar (₨3,897) | ₨6,215 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52 Dinar (₨2,365) | ₨2,753 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,140 Dinar (₨52,002) | ₨40,464 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 Dinar (₨22,926) | ₨10,356 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 Dinar (₨914) | ₨524 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Dinar (₨884) | ₨812 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 131 Dinar (₨5,955) | ₨2,666 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 174 Dinar (₨7,949) | ₨4,415 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 197 Dinar (₨8,996) | ₨6,163 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 153 Dinar (₨6,998) | ₨5,333 | + 31% | |
| 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 | 53,701 Dinar (₨2,450,362) | ₨1,820,610 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.885 Dinar (₨86) | ₨80 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (₨2,281) | ₨2,621 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.905 Dinar (₨269) | ₨217 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 Dinar (₨1,179) | ₨999 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 46 Dinar (₨2,082) | ₨2,115 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar (₨1,244) | ₨411 | + 203% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨430) | ₨248 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨527) | ₨329 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.787 Dinar (₨127) | ₨136 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.332 Dinar (₨106) | ₨106 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Dinar (₨1,405) | ₨463 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 2% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 Dinar (₨2,072) | ₨1,556 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 Dinar (₨741) | ₨1,119 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 87 Dinar (₨3,965) | ₨2,299 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 Dinar (₨4,053) | ₨3,054 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 Dinar (₨730) | ₨510 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.587 Dinar (₨164) | ₨366 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.273 Dinar (₨241) | ₨496 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,534 Dinar (₨70,011) | ₨53,789 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.322 Dinar (₨15) | ₨26 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 87 Dinar (₨3,963) | ₨3,659 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (₨299) | ₨169 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
45.630
PKR
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This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,464 prices entered by 593 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan
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