Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Tunisia is 24% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Tunisia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (27 lei) | 49 lei | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Dinar (23 lei) | 30 lei | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.733 Dinar (2.55 lei) | 8 lei | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.115 Dinar (6 lei) | 15 lei | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.318 Dinar (3.41 lei) | 9 lei | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (11 lei) | 23 lei | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar (9 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.926 Dinar (4.31 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Dinar (11 lei) | 4.78 lei | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 Dinar (61 lei) | 35 lei | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.551 Dinar (5.23 lei) | 9 lei | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.427 Dinar (2.10 lei) | 3.14 lei | - 33% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Tunisia | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,244 Dinar (1,830 lei) | 3,678 lei | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 980 Dinar (1,443 lei) | 2,402 lei | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 232 Dinar (341 lei) | 752 lei | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar (1,553 lei) | 2,223 lei | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar (966 lei) | 1,443 lei | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar (589 lei) | 424 lei | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (50 lei) | 38 lei | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (1,310 lei) | 1,546 lei | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (557 lei) | 609 lei | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (28 lei) | 46 lei | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (109 lei) | 35 lei | + 214% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Tunisia is 6% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Tunisia | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (186 lei) | 251 lei | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (224 lei) | 176 lei | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar (350 lei) | 341 lei | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (325 lei) | 382 lei | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Tunisia is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Tunisia | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,165 Dinar (128,290 lei) | 92,766 lei | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.441 Dinar (3.59 lei) | 7 lei | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (80 lei) | 96 lei | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Tunisia is 54% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Tunisia | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar (7 lei) | 36 lei | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (18 lei) | 30 lei | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 Dinar (91 lei) | 240 lei | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (9 lei) | 25 lei | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (10 lei) | 18 lei | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (12 lei) | 25 lei | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar (4.46 lei) | 18 lei | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (16 lei) | 45 lei | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Tunisia is 27% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Tunisia | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar (124 lei) | 110 lei | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (30 lei) | 58 lei | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (66 lei) | 148 lei | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (130 lei) | 225 lei | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (20 lei) | 32 lei | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar (7 lei) | 15 lei | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (1,918 lei) | 3,666 lei | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.350 Dinar (0.52 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar (160 lei) | 183 lei | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (14 lei) | 24 lei | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,291 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 20% cheaper than in Romania
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