Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Tunisia is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (₨1,662) | ₨853 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Dinar (₨1,422) | ₨1,049 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (₨740) | ₨492 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.733 Dinar (₨156) | ₨185 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.115 Dinar (₨370) | ₨314 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.318 Dinar (₨208) | ₨168 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨699) | ₨1,416 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar (₨557) | ₨317 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.926 Dinar (₨263) | ₨97 | + 172% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Dinar (₨680) | ₨506 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 Dinar (₨3,753) | ₨2,654 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.551 Dinar (₨319) | ₨204 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.427 Dinar (₨128) | ₨193 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Tunisia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,244 Dinar (₨111,808) | ₨152,835 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 980 Dinar (₨88,119) | ₨91,231 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 232 Dinar (₨20,818) | ₨33,939 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar (₨94,847) | ₨75,769 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar (₨59,031) | ₨53,656 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar (₨36,001) | ₨20,047 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (₨3,040) | ₨2,152 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (₨79,989) | ₨60,264 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (₨34,046) | ₨26,966 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (₨1,706) | ₨1,409 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (₨6,631) | ₨2,151 | + 208% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Tunisia is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (₨11,362) | ₨4,450 | + 155% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (₨13,653) | ₨8,668 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar (₨21,394) | ₨18,609 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (₨19,868) | ₨7,339 | + 171% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Tunisia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,165 Dinar (₨7,836,170) | ₨4,426,660 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.441 Dinar (₨219) | ₨277 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (₨4,913) | ₨3,424 | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Tunisia is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar (₨431) | ₨606 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (₨1,102) | ₨998 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 Dinar (₨5,578) | ₨2,526 | + 121% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (₨541) | ₨851 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨609) | ₨669 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨761) | ₨526 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar (₨440) | ₨209 | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar (₨272) | ₨282 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (₨990) | ₨2,238 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Tunisia is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Tunisia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar (₨7,565) | ₨3,608 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨1,832) | ₨1,829 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (₨4,031) | ₨5,580 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (₨7,931) | ₨6,757 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (₨1,195) | ₨2,441 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar (₨407) | ₨794 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (₨672) | ₨706 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (₨117,133) | ₨72,434 | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.350 Dinar (₨31) | ₨3.61 | + 772% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar (₨9,763) | ₨2,832 | + 245% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (₨866) | ₨441 | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,653 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan
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