- Cost of Living
- United States
- Tunisia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 192% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (41 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (22 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (13 Dinar) | 5.886 Dinar | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (2.623 Dinar) | 1.296 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.18 (9 Dinar) | 2.360 Dinar | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (12 Dinar) | 2.344 Dinar | + 401% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (19 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (10 Dinar) | 3.993 Dinar | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (4.699 Dinar) | 1.267 Dinar | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (10 Dinar) | 2.582 Dinar | + 295% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (43 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (5.621 Dinar) | 2.511 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (6 Dinar) | 1.509 Dinar | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in United States is 230% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (6,010 Dinar) | 1,761 Dinar | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (4,644 Dinar) | 913 Dinar | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (521 Dinar) | 338 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (4,663 Dinar) | 1,176 Dinar | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,131 (3,324 Dinar) | 678 Dinar | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (356 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (141 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (981 Dinar) | 1,137 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (350 Dinar) | 362 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (32 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (66 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (139 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (132 Dinar) | 152 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (251 Dinar) | 217 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (336 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 137% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,326 (65,599 Dinar) | 55,559 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.265 Dinar) | 1.859 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (250 Dinar) | 56 Dinar | + 350% | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 184% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (21 Dinar) | 3.466 Dinar | + 496% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (54 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (326 Dinar) | 47 Dinar | + 586% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (20 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (10 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (15 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (10 Dinar) | 2.845 Dinar | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (5.445 Dinar) | 2.547 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (60 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 123% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (132 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (73 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (508 Dinar) | 110 Dinar | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (232 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (34 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (14 Dinar) | 4.764 Dinar | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (17 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 158% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,252 Dinar) | 1,578 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (0.991 Dinar) | 0.363 Dinar | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (158 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (23 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,670 prices entered by 13,328 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 158% more expensive than in Tunisia
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