Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 193% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (41 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (22 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.34 (12 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (2.496 Dinar) | 1.336 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (9 Dinar) | 2.782 Dinar | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (12 Dinar) | 1.741 Dinar | + 570% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (18 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (10 Dinar) | 3.487 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (4.934 Dinar) | 1.401 Dinar | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (9 Dinar) | 2.695 Dinar | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (42 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (5.483 Dinar) | 2.637 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (5.922 Dinar) | 1.096 Dinar | + 440% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in United States is 289% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,229 (6,370 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,602 (4,577 Dinar) | 816 Dinar | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (511 Dinar) | 174 Dinar | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,611 (4,605 Dinar) | 909 Dinar | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,140 (3,259 Dinar) | 548 Dinar | + 495% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (335 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (137 Dinar) | 34 Dinar | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (852 Dinar) | 962 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (344 Dinar) | 285 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (31 Dinar) | 22 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (64 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 525% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (139 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (125 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (248 Dinar) | 290 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (324 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 140% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,968 (65,630 Dinar) | 63,142 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.210 Dinar) | 2.037 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (228 Dinar) | 33 Dinar | + 594% | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 229% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (21 Dinar) | 4.733 Dinar | + 336% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (58 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (313 Dinar) | 47 Dinar | + 564% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (19 Dinar) | 3.360 Dinar | + 452% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (14 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (10 Dinar) | 2.457 Dinar | + 315% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (5.247 Dinar) | 2.859 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (62 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 630% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 117% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (129 Dinar) | 64 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (70 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $219 (626 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | + 1007% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (216 Dinar) | 96 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (34 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (14 Dinar) | 4.846 Dinar | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (17 Dinar) | 5.148 Dinar | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (1,156 Dinar) | 1,334 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (0.535 Dinar) | 0.187 Dinar | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (153 Dinar) | 81 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (23 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 172% more expensive than in Tunisia
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