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Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 211% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 211% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (42 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (23 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (14 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (2.642 Dinar) | 1.312 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (10 Dinar) | 2.454 Dinar | + 292% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.94 (12 Dinar) | 1.959 Dinar | + 504% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (19 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (10 Dinar) | 3.623 Dinar | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (4.816 Dinar) | 1.137 Dinar | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 (11 Dinar) | 2.612 Dinar | + 322% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (45 Dinar) | 22 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (5.764 Dinar) | 2.563 Dinar | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (7 Dinar) | 1.370 Dinar | + 376% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in United States is 242% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (6,159 Dinar) | 1,897 Dinar | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,555 (4,674 Dinar) | 740 Dinar | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (534 Dinar) | 190 Dinar | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,528 (4,592 Dinar) | 1,203 Dinar | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,099 (3,305 Dinar) | 737 Dinar | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (356 Dinar) | 103 Dinar | + 244% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (144 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (970 Dinar) | 1,309 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (357 Dinar) | 379 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (32 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (67 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 486% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (142 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (133 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (258 Dinar) | 240 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (341 Dinar) | 176 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 147% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,270 (66,945 Dinar) | 59,569 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.338 Dinar) | 1.907 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (256 Dinar) | 47 Dinar | + 442% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 141% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (21 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (54 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (334 Dinar) | 47 Dinar | + 617% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (21 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (10 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (15 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (10 Dinar) | 2.768 Dinar | + 278% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (5.563 Dinar) | 2.454 Dinar | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (62 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 436% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 96% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (136 Dinar) | 71 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (75 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (518 Dinar) | 116 Dinar | + 347% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (235 Dinar) | 82 Dinar | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (35 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (15 Dinar) | 4.863 Dinar | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.91 (18 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (1,266 Dinar) | 1,786 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (0.878 Dinar) | 0.453 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (157 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (24 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 84,050 prices entered by 11,614 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 156% more expensive than in Tunisia
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