Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (руб 470) | руб 401 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (руб 229) | руб 264 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (руб 171) | руб 147 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.231 Dinar (руб 30) | руб 67 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.879 Dinar (руб 71) | руб 88 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.785 Dinar (руб 44) | руб 147 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Dinar (руб 308) | руб 324 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.536 Dinar (руб 87) | руб 98 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.403 Dinar (руб 34) | руб 34 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.755 Dinar (руб 68) | руб 64 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Dinar (руб 608) | руб 591 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.983 Dinar (руб 73) | руб 103 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.826 Dinar (руб 20) | руб 32 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,499 Dinar (руб 36,797) | руб 72,205 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 713 Dinar (руб 17,499) | руб 39,420 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 182 Dinar (руб 4,460) | руб 6,213 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 708 Dinar (руб 17,387) | руб 40,880 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 449 Dinar (руб 11,019) | руб 24,350 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 152 Dinar (руб 3,723) | руб 4,312 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (руб 816) | руб 414 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 689 Dinar (руб 16,900) | руб 26,592 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210 Dinar (руб 5,143) | руб 6,084 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20 Dinar (руб 500) | руб 462 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (руб 218) | руб 594 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (руб 3,082) | руб 5,569 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 153 Dinar (руб 3,757) | руб 2,484 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 Dinar (руб 7,295) | руб 5,814 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180 Dinar (руб 4,406) | руб 6,665 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,809 Dinar (руб 1,590,739) | руб 1,358,270 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.104 Dinar (руб 52) | руб 46 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26 Dinar (руб 627) | руб 1,848 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.217 Dinar (руб 104) | руб 449 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Dinar (руб 483) | руб 578 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 49 Dinar (руб 1,206) | руб 1,374 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.351 Dinar (руб 82) | руб 313 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar (руб 189) | руб 167 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar (руб 160) | руб 227 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.518 Dinar (руб 62) | руб 82 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.966 Dinar (руб 73) | руб 99 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (руб 195) | руб 570 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58 Dinar (руб 1,411) | руб 1,511 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Dinar (руб 670) | руб 597 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (руб 1,108) | руб 5,681 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar (руб 2,005) | руб 3,689 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (руб 311) | руб 394 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.949 Dinar (руб 97) | руб 200 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.207 Dinar (руб 128) | руб 215 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (руб 32,734) | руб 31,375 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.187 Dinar (руб 4.60) | руб 2.24 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 105 Dinar (руб 2,588) | руб 3,654 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (руб 161) | руб 155 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,257 prices entered by 525 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 24% cheaper than in Russia
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