Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨835) | ₨605 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (₨477) | ₨657 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (₨384) | ₨249 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.291 Dinar (₨70) | ₨110 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.767 Dinar (₨150) | ₨122 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.777 Dinar (₨96) | ₨113 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (₨673) | ₨510 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.548 Dinar (₨192) | ₨181 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.355 Dinar (₨73) | ₨46 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.764 Dinar (₨150) | ₨366 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Dinar (₨1,179) | ₨2,502 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.083 Dinar (₨167) | ₨127 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.838 Dinar (₨45) | ₨56 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,835 Dinar (₨99,539) | ₨54,670 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 745 Dinar (₨40,435) | ₨36,369 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 169 Dinar (₨9,169) | ₨9,463 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 797 Dinar (₨43,217) | ₨48,807 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 510 Dinar (₨27,671) | ₨29,928 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 111 Dinar (₨6,025) | ₨8,151 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (₨1,769) | ₨2,478 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 821 Dinar (₨44,543) | ₨39,996 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 253 Dinar (₨13,703) | ₨12,115 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Dinar (₨1,157) | ₨593 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (₨518) | ₨773 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 140 Dinar (₨7,606) | ₨2,113 | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 118 Dinar (₨6,418) | ₨3,540 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 Dinar (₨16,063) | ₨6,553 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206 Dinar (₨11,169) | ₨5,618 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,018 Dinar (₨3,636,195) | ₨1,997,080 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.158 Dinar (₨117) | ₨112 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29 Dinar (₨1,551) | ₨1,892 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.496 Dinar (₨244) | ₨311 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 Dinar (₨815) | ₨401 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46 Dinar (₨2,520) | ₨1,433 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.351 Dinar (₨182) | ₨514 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨394) | ₨312 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨396) | ₨305 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.448 Dinar (₨133) | ₨189 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.012 Dinar (₨163) | ₨134 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (₨462) | ₨388 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 Dinar (₨2,888) | ₨1,486 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Dinar (₨1,312) | ₨1,191 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57 Dinar (₨3,069) | ₨3,621 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 Dinar (₨5,223) | ₨3,615 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (₨607) | ₨885 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.846 Dinar (₨263) | ₨325 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.148 Dinar (₨279) | ₨393 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (₨72,360) | ₨55,804 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.187 Dinar (₨10) | ₨4.62 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 87 Dinar (₨4,699) | ₨4,179 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (₨357) | ₨217 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,545 prices entered by 495 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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