Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Tunisia is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22 Dinar (₨1,461) | ₨519 | + 181% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (₨686) | ₨705 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Dinar (₨890) | ₨224 | + 298% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.246 Dinar (₨149) | ₨118 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.320 Dinar (₨221) | ₨165 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.784 Dinar (₨119) | ₨102 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (₨490) | ₨710 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.447 Dinar (₨362) | ₨221 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.826 Dinar (₨121) | ₨51 | + 138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.802 Dinar (₨186) | ₨220 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (₨1,969) | ₨2,141 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.465 Dinar (₨164) | ₨167 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.668 Dinar (₨44) | ₨77 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Tunisia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,404 Dinar (₨93,354) | ₨65,360 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 817 Dinar (₨54,330) | ₨44,450 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Dinar (₨9,990) | ₨14,918 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 864 Dinar (₨57,467) | ₨47,849 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 528 Dinar (₨35,129) | ₨35,800 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 245 Dinar (₨16,293) | ₨10,123 | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (₨2,265) | ₨2,270 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,159 Dinar (₨77,103) | ₨53,975 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 Dinar (₨28,209) | ₨18,356 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (₨1,165) | ₨851 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (₨715) | ₨797 | - 10% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Tunisia is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (₨9,648) | ₨4,868 | + 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 Dinar (₨10,269) | ₨7,670 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 360 Dinar (₨23,960) | ₨17,357 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Dinar (₨20,053) | ₨8,106 | + 147% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Tunisia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,844 Dinar (₨4,777,784) | ₨5,697,890 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.293 Dinar (₨153) | ₨146 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 136 Dinar (₨9,031) | ₨4,073 | + 122% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Tunisia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.490 Dinar (₨299) | ₨237 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 Dinar (₨699) | ₨572 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (₨3,305) | ₨1,768 | + 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (₨598) | ₨1,267 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨782) | ₨575 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨545) | ₨371 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.611 Dinar (₨174) | ₨352 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.070 Dinar (₨204) | ₨116 | + 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (₨713) | ₨681 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Tunisia is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Dinar (₨6,191) | ₨2,016 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 32 Dinar (₨2,112) | ₨1,908 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112 Dinar (₨7,465) | ₨2,708 | + 176% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126 Dinar (₨8,352) | ₨4,907 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 Dinar (₨1,034) | ₨1,025 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.770 Dinar (₨384) | ₨469 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.693 Dinar (₨379) | ₨513 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (₨10) | ₨4.02 | + 148% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 91 Dinar (₨6,066) | ₨4,729 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (₨556) | ₨238 | + 133% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan
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