Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tunisia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (руб 598) | руб 478 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (руб 523) | руб 383 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (руб 322) | руб 201 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.580 Dinar (руб 42) | руб 85 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (руб 261) | руб 118 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.556 Dinar (руб 41) | руб 190 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (руб 346) | руб 431 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.901 Dinar (руб 129) | руб 114 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.556 Dinar (руб 67) | руб 51 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar (руб 78) | руб 80 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar (руб 794) | руб 726 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.364 Dinar (руб 89) | руб 148 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.974 Dinar (руб 26) | руб 44 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tunisia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,601 Dinar (руб 42,247) | руб 88,260 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar (руб 21,057) | руб 53,559 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar (руб 4,691) | руб 9,374 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,088 Dinar (руб 28,696) | руб 45,680 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 668 Dinar (руб 17,613) | руб 28,184 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 453 Dinar (руб 11,941) | руб 6,168 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Dinar (руб 813) | руб 495 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 912 Dinar (руб 24,076) | руб 25,427 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (руб 9,992) | руб 10,146 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23 Dinar (руб 619) | руб 626 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (руб 1,946) | руб 1,061 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tunisia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar (руб 3,831) | руб 5,476 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (руб 3,907) | руб 3,659 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 266 Dinar (руб 7,021) | руб 7,865 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (руб 5,831) | руб 8,501 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tunisia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,281 Dinar (руб 2,118,232) | руб 2,157,330 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.324 Dinar (руб 61) | руб 51 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (руб 1,077) | руб 2,232 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tunisia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.767 Dinar (руб 126) | руб 511 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (руб 323) | руб 686 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Dinar (руб 1,464) | руб 1,858 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (руб 226) | руб 385 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (руб 209) | руб 259 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (руб 224) | руб 285 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.312 Dinar (руб 87) | руб 111 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.109 Dinar (руб 82) | руб 156 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (руб 218) | руб 823 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tunisia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 118 Dinar (руб 3,124) | руб 1,781 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22 Dinar (руб 570) | руб 700 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67 Dinar (руб 1,762) | руб 7,058 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115 Dinar (руб 3,030) | руб 3,872 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (руб 351) | руб 469 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.988 Dinar (руб 132) | руб 218 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.266 Dinar (руб 86) | руб 272 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (руб 34,378) | руб 70,646 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar (руб 1.32) | руб 2.99 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Dinar (руб 2,841) | руб 4,350 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (руб 264) | руб 206 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,648 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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/
TND
Cost of living in Tunisia is 18% cheaper than in Russia
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