Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (€4.80) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 Dinar (€2.65) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (€2.14) | €2.92 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.336 Dinar (€0.43) | €0.64 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.782 Dinar (€0.89) | €2.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.741 Dinar (€0.56) | €1.55 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Dinar (€4.91) | €4.63 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.487 Dinar (€1.12) | €1.43 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.401 Dinar (€0.45) | €0.92 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.695 Dinar (€0.87) | €0.94 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.637 Dinar (€0.85) | €1.91 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.096 Dinar (€0.35) | €0.70 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 50% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,955 Dinar (€628) | €1,076 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 816 Dinar (€262) | €659 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 174 Dinar (€56) | €108 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 909 Dinar (€292) | €707 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 548 Dinar (€176) | €459 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 112 Dinar (€36) | €80 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 962 Dinar (€309) | €341 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 285 Dinar (€91) | €102 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 Dinar (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (€3.31) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 7% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 127 Dinar (€41) | €86 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 119 Dinar (€38) | €32 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 290 Dinar (€93) | €73 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 205 Dinar (€66) | €86 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 48% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 63,142 Dinar (€20,287) | €25,803 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.037 Dinar (€0.65) | €1.52 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 Dinar (€11) | €36 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 52% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.733 Dinar (€1.52) | €5.46 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Dinar (€5.43) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar (€15) | €49 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.360 Dinar (€1.08) | €3.97 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (€2.27) | €3.20 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (€2.39) | €3.85 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.457 Dinar (€0.79) | €1.56 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.859 Dinar (€0.92) | €2.28 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (€2.75) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 Dinar (€21) | €27 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57 Dinar (€18) | €43 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 Dinar (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (€3.60) | €6 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.846 Dinar (€1.56) | €2.29 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.148 Dinar (€1.65) | €2.37 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (€428) | €448 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.126 Dinar (€0.04) | €0.12 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 81 Dinar (€26) | €36 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (€2.14) | €4.99 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 43% cheaper than in Portugal
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