Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (€5.90) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (€3.46) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (€1.83) | €2.87 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.298 Dinar (€0.39) | €0.66 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.881 Dinar (€0.87) | €2.13 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.860 Dinar (€0.56) | €1.42 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (€3.67) | €4.14 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.631 Dinar (€1.10) | €1.35 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.431 Dinar (€0.43) | €1.03 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.150 Dinar (€0.96) | €0.94 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (€6) | €4.32 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.867 Dinar (€0.87) | €1.95 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.749 Dinar (€0.23) | €0.95 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 61% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,466 Dinar (€445) | €1,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 720 Dinar (€219) | €741 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180 Dinar (€55) | €118 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 947 Dinar (€287) | €743 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 478 Dinar (€145) | €501 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 179 Dinar (€54) | €87 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 Dinar (€206) | €378 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 305 Dinar (€93) | €120 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar (€5.10) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Dinar (€2.19) | €9 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 18% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Dinar (€52) | €73 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 Dinar (€48) | €31 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Dinar (€95) | €79 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar (€77) | €80 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,724 Dinar (€23,594) | €25,997 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.007 Dinar (€0.61) | €1.46 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar (€12) | €36 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.471 Dinar (€1.66) | €5.35 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (€17) | €46 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (€1.89) | €3.15 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (€2.95) | €3.70 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (€2.63) | €3.54 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.382 Dinar (€1.03) | €1.22 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.420 Dinar (€1.04) | €1.89 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (€3.14) | €14 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 27% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 Dinar (€17) | €28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (€23) | €40 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 Dinar (€23) | €41 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar (€5.11) | €8 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.245 Dinar (€1.59) | €3.04 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (€2.15) | €1.79 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (€405) | €496 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (€0.09) | €0.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 Dinar (€46) | €40 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (€2.39) | €4.85 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 43% cheaper than in Portugal
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