- Cost of Living
- United States
- Tunisia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 190% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (38 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (21 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (13 Dinar) | 5.821 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (2.474 Dinar) | 1.213 Dinar | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (9 Dinar) | 2.109 Dinar | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (11 Dinar) | 2.118 Dinar | + 421% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (17 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (9 Dinar) | 4.150 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (4.499 Dinar) | 1.310 Dinar | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (8 Dinar) | 2.538 Dinar | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (41 Dinar) | 33 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (5.310 Dinar) | 2.422 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (5.890 Dinar) | 1.120 Dinar | + 426% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in United States is 208% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (5,590 Dinar) | 1,627 Dinar | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,571 (4,329 Dinar) | 913 Dinar | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (488 Dinar) | 338 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (4,353 Dinar) | 1,335 Dinar | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (3,086 Dinar) | 678 Dinar | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (340 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (133 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (929 Dinar) | 1,096 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (331 Dinar) | 390 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (31 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (63 Dinar) | 22 Dinar | + 187% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 3% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (131 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (123 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (235 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (318 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 123% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,039 (60,724 Dinar) | 55,559 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.054 Dinar) | 1.859 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (235 Dinar) | 55 Dinar | + 325% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 182% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (20 Dinar) | 3.466 Dinar | + 465% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (51 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (308 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | + 603% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (19 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (10 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (14 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (10 Dinar) | 2.935 Dinar | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (5.103 Dinar) | 2.695 Dinar | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (57 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 109% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (122 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (68 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (457 Dinar) | 124 Dinar | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (218 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (32 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (13 Dinar) | 4.414 Dinar | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (16 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 139% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,183 Dinar) | 1,578 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (0.878 Dinar) | 0.363 Dinar | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (147 Dinar) | 86 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (22 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.755
TND
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,837 prices entered by 14,598 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 146% more expensive than in Tunisia
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