- Cost of Living
- United States
- Tunisia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 178% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (40 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (21 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (13 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (2.543 Dinar) | 1.286 Dinar | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (9 Dinar) | 2.265 Dinar | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (11 Dinar) | 2.202 Dinar | + 416% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (18 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (10 Dinar) | 4.160 Dinar | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (4.552 Dinar) | 1.320 Dinar | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (9 Dinar) | 2.710 Dinar | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (42 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (5.471 Dinar) | 2.472 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (6 Dinar) | 1.412 Dinar | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in United States is 223% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,036 (5,775 Dinar) | 1,679 Dinar | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (4,432 Dinar) | 913 Dinar | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (503 Dinar) | 338 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (4,460 Dinar) | 1,197 Dinar | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,116 (3,167 Dinar) | 678 Dinar | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (348 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | + 308% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (136 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (951 Dinar) | 1,144 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (339 Dinar) | 362 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (31 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (64 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 246% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (134 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (127 Dinar) | 152 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (241 Dinar) | 217 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (325 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 124% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,277 (63,204 Dinar) | 55,559 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (2.155 Dinar) | 1.859 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (241 Dinar) | 58 Dinar | + 314% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 195% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (20 Dinar) | 3.466 Dinar | + 481% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (54 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (324 Dinar) | 47 Dinar | + 593% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (19 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (10 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (14 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (10 Dinar) | 2.845 Dinar | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (5.264 Dinar) | 2.547 Dinar | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (58 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 113% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (126 Dinar) | 54 Dinar | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (70 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (487 Dinar) | 110 Dinar | + 342% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (223 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (32 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (14 Dinar) | 4.764 Dinar | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (17 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 147% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,217 Dinar) | 1,578 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (0.915 Dinar) | 0.363 Dinar | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (150 Dinar) | 89 Dinar | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (22 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,549 prices entered by 14,060 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 148% more expensive than in Tunisia
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