Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 152% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (41 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (22 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (12 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (2.395 Dinar) | 1.298 Dinar | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (8 Dinar) | 2.881 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (11 Dinar) | 1.860 Dinar | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (17 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (9 Dinar) | 3.631 Dinar | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (4.530 Dinar) | 1.431 Dinar | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (9 Dinar) | 3.150 Dinar | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (38 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (5.398 Dinar) | 2.867 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (5.579 Dinar) | 0.749 Dinar | + 645% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in United States is 298% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,209 (5,982 Dinar) | 1,466 Dinar | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,549 (4,195 Dinar) | 720 Dinar | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (482 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,530 (4,144 Dinar) | 947 Dinar | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (3,019 Dinar) | 478 Dinar | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (302 Dinar) | 179 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (136 Dinar) | 33 Dinar | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (734 Dinar) | 678 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (346 Dinar) | 305 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (29 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (58 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 708% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 22% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (127 Dinar) | 170 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (118 Dinar) | 157 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (236 Dinar) | 312 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (295 Dinar) | 252 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 89% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,539 (63,732 Dinar) | 77,724 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (1.728 Dinar) | 2.007 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (202 Dinar) | 39 Dinar | + 416% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 142% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (19 Dinar) | 5.471 Dinar | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (45 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (305 Dinar) | 58 Dinar | + 430% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (18 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (9 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (13 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (10 Dinar) | 3.382 Dinar | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (4.915 Dinar) | 3.420 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (58 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 465% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 108% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (124 Dinar) | 56 Dinar | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (68 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (556 Dinar) | 77 Dinar | + 627% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (215 Dinar) | 77 Dinar | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (33 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (14 Dinar) | 5.245 Dinar | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (16 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (1,136 Dinar) | 1,334 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (1.383 Dinar) | 0.280 Dinar | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (134 Dinar) | 152 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (22 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,663 prices entered by 4,236 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 140% more expensive than in Tunisia
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