- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 18% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨668) | ₨527 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (₨426) | ₨599 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (₨269) | ₨214 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.234 Dinar (₨55) | ₨105 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.201 Dinar (₨98) | ₨120 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.106 Dinar (₨94) | ₨81 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (₨447) | ₨482 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.234 Dinar (₨189) | ₨151 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.320 Dinar (₨59) | ₨40 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.728 Dinar (₨121) | ₨311 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Dinar (₨1,211) | ₨2,271 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.533 Dinar (₨113) | ₨118 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.061 Dinar (₨47) | ₨54 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,652 Dinar (₨73,570) | ₨56,830 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 913 Dinar (₨40,678) | ₨33,442 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 Dinar (₨15,065) | ₨7,867 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,335 Dinar (₨59,454) | ₨42,799 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 678 Dinar (₨30,183) | ₨25,665 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85 Dinar (₨3,803) | ₨6,390 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 Dinar (₨1,992) | ₨2,590 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,144 Dinar (₨50,953) | ₨40,917 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 Dinar (₨16,127) | ₨10,990 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Dinar (₨1,199) | ₨509 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 Dinar (₨919) | ₨1,097 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 111 Dinar (₨4,943) | ₨2,520 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 Dinar (₨6,909) | ₨4,267 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 Dinar (₨9,644) | ₨6,098 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149 Dinar (₨6,642) | ₨5,524 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,559 Dinar (₨2,474,279) | ₨1,809,730 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.859 Dinar (₨83) | ₨85 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (₨2,458) | ₨2,543 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.466 Dinar (₨154) | ₨221 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Dinar (₨1,101) | ₨542 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 46 Dinar (₨2,060) | ₨2,075 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar (₨1,215) | ₨386 | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (₨381) | ₨243 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨296) | ₨332 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.845 Dinar (₨127) | ₨136 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.547 Dinar (₨113) | ₨104 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (₨658) | ₨612 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 2% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 Dinar (₨2,406) | ₨1,486 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19 Dinar (₨849) | ₨1,147 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Dinar (₨5,506) | ₨3,939 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 Dinar (₨3,971) | ₨3,130 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 Dinar (₨544) | ₨500 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.414 Dinar (₨197) | ₨374 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (₨298) | ₨444 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,578 Dinar (₨70,293) | ₨55,174 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.363 Dinar (₨16) | ₨29 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86 Dinar (₨3,837) | ₨4,065 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6 Dinar (₨285) | ₨177 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,393 prices entered by 638 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan
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