Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (руб 513) | руб 401 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (руб 292) | руб 285 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.686 Dinar (руб 154) | руб 142 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.376 Dinar (руб 37) | руб 65 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.884 Dinar (руб 78) | руб 88 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.748 Dinar (руб 47) | руб 128 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (руб 278) | руб 342 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.436 Dinar (руб 93) | руб 109 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.508 Dinar (руб 41) | руб 35 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.408 Dinar (руб 92) | руб 66 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Dinar (руб 582) | руб 577 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.856 Dinar (руб 77) | руб 109 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.714 Dinar (руб 19) | руб 29 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,365 Dinar (руб 36,938) | руб 69,035 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 734 Dinar (руб 19,873) | руб 37,974 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 164 Dinar (руб 4,441) | руб 6,392 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 876 Dinar (руб 23,703) | руб 31,618 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 490 Dinar (руб 13,251) | руб 22,018 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 174 Dinar (руб 4,715) | руб 4,038 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (руб 884) | руб 448 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 691 Dinar (руб 18,697) | руб 24,813 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 273 Dinar (руб 7,391) | руб 6,723 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (руб 426) | руб 416 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (руб 257) | руб 926 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (руб 3,404) | руб 4,661 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 Dinar (руб 3,910) | руб 2,580 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 274 Dinar (руб 7,410) | руб 5,654 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207 Dinar (руб 5,600) | руб 6,714 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,129 Dinar (руб 2,115,031) | руб 1,237,120 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.017 Dinar (руб 55) | руб 47 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44 Dinar (руб 1,194) | руб 1,548 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Dinar (руб 217) | руб 476 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (руб 566) | руб 504 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (руб 1,565) | руб 1,289 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Dinar (руб 321) | руб 311 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (руб 266) | руб 183 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (руб 250) | руб 206 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.325 Dinar (руб 90) | руб 77 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.207 Dinar (руб 87) | руб 97 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (руб 280) | руб 580 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 37 Dinar (руб 993) | руб 1,480 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24 Dinar (руб 641) | руб 574 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (руб 2,072) | руб 5,826 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69 Dinar (руб 1,861) | руб 3,401 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar (руб 390) | руб 387 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.614 Dinar (руб 125) | руб 168 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (руб 181) | руб 221 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (руб 36,103) | руб 38,001 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (руб 8) | руб 7 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 Dinar (руб 3,458) | руб 3,491 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (руб 216) | руб 160 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 8% cheaper than in Russia
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