Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (₨1,132) | ₨477 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (₨664) | ₨617 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (₨351) | ₨253 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.298 Dinar (₨76) | ₨111 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.881 Dinar (₨168) | ₨146 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.860 Dinar (₨108) | ₨85 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (₨705) | ₨736 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.631 Dinar (₨212) | ₨147 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.431 Dinar (₨83) | ₨52 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.150 Dinar (₨184) | ₨285 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (₨1,239) | ₨1,607 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.867 Dinar (₨167) | ₨133 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.749 Dinar (₨44) | ₨80 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,466 Dinar (₨85,441) | ₨65,208 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 720 Dinar (₨41,944) | ₨40,675 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180 Dinar (₨10,495) | ₨11,662 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 947 Dinar (₨55,153) | ₨44,902 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 478 Dinar (₨27,866) | ₨32,659 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 179 Dinar (₨10,410) | ₨8,932 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (₨1,929) | ₨2,572 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 Dinar (₨39,521) | ₨44,098 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 305 Dinar (₨17,799) | ₨23,617 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar (₨978) | ₨667 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Dinar (₨421) | ₨516 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Dinar (₨9,901) | ₨3,054 | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 Dinar (₨9,166) | ₨5,408 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Dinar (₨18,192) | ₨8,399 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar (₨14,699) | ₨5,912 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,724 Dinar (₨4,528,615) | ₨2,463,580 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.007 Dinar (₨117) | ₨107 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar (₨2,278) | ₨2,108 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.471 Dinar (₨319) | ₨260 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (₨1,209) | ₨616 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (₨3,351) | ₨1,831 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (₨363) | ₨463 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨567) | ₨350 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨504) | ₨441 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.382 Dinar (₨197) | ₨189 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.420 Dinar (₨199) | ₨169 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (₨602) | ₨480 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 Dinar (₨3,269) | ₨1,849 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (₨1,466) | ₨1,458 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (₨4,460) | ₨2,679 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 Dinar (₨4,498) | ₨3,680 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar (₨981) | ₨850 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.245 Dinar (₨306) | ₨437 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (₨412) | ₨435 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (₨77,706) | ₨58,894 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (₨16) | ₨39 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 Dinar (₨8,864) | ₨4,106 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (₨458) | ₨267 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,377 prices entered by 507 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan
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