- Cost of Living
- United States
- Tunisia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 177% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (33 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (18 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (11 Dinar) | 4.993 Dinar | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (2.197 Dinar) | 1.263 Dinar | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (8 Dinar) | 2.085 Dinar | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (10 Dinar) | 2.257 Dinar | + 334% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (15 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (8 Dinar) | 3.880 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (4.099 Dinar) | 1.282 Dinar | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (7 Dinar) | 2.692 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (35 Dinar) | 23 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (4.667 Dinar) | 2.233 Dinar | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (5.177 Dinar) | 1.200 Dinar | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in United States is 182% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,050 (4,924 Dinar) | 1,146 Dinar | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (3,797 Dinar) | 895 Dinar | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (412 Dinar) | 299 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,583 (3,803 Dinar) | 1,508 Dinar | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (2,664 Dinar) | 787 Dinar | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (282 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (115 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (841 Dinar) | 1,073 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (289 Dinar) | 380 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (27 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (53 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 184% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 23% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (113 Dinar) | 126 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (108 Dinar) | 171 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (205 Dinar) | 194 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (284 Dinar) | 146 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 101% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,074 (53,028 Dinar) | 52,248 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (1.685 Dinar) | 1.837 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (206 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 311% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 135% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (18 Dinar) | 5.890 Dinar | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (44 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (263 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 483% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (16 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (9 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (12 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (8 Dinar) | 2.991 Dinar | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (4.286 Dinar) | 2.474 Dinar | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (49 Dinar) | 35 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 2% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (106 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (59 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (405 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 304% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (188 Dinar) | 81 Dinar | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (28 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (12 Dinar) | 3.501 Dinar | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (14 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,031 Dinar) | 1,666 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (1.395 Dinar) | 3.745 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (127 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (19 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,077 prices entered by 14,441 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 88% more expensive than in Tunisia
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