- Cost of Living
- United States
- Tunisia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 181% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (36 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (19 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (12 Dinar) | 5.230 Dinar | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (2.358 Dinar) | 1.230 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.25 (8 Dinar) | 2.051 Dinar | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (10 Dinar) | 2.191 Dinar | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (16 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (9 Dinar) | 4.179 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (4.322 Dinar) | 1.409 Dinar | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (8 Dinar) | 2.621 Dinar | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (38 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (5.027 Dinar) | 2.315 Dinar | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (5.549 Dinar) | 1.060 Dinar | + 424% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in United States is 213% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (5,254 Dinar) | 1,155 Dinar | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,561 (4,047 Dinar) | 887 Dinar | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (452 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,565 (4,059 Dinar) | 1,349 Dinar | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (2,872 Dinar) | 666 Dinar | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (312 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (124 Dinar) | 52 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (898 Dinar) | 1,140 Dinar | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (315 Dinar) | 502 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (29 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (58 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 202% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 20% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (122 Dinar) | 131 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (115 Dinar) | 174 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (221 Dinar) | 197 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (305 Dinar) | 153 Dinar | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 118% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,043 (57,159 Dinar) | 53,701 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (1.867 Dinar) | 1.885 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (225 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 127% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (19 Dinar) | 5.905 Dinar | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (47 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (285 Dinar) | 46 Dinar | + 526% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (17 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (9 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (13 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (9 Dinar) | 2.787 Dinar | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (4.759 Dinar) | 2.332 Dinar | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (53 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 106% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (114 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (64 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (434 Dinar) | 87 Dinar | + 399% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (203 Dinar) | 89 Dinar | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (30 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (12 Dinar) | 3.587 Dinar | + 245% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (15 Dinar) | 5.273 Dinar | + 181% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,113 Dinar) | 1,534 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (0.731 Dinar) | 0.322 Dinar | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (137 Dinar) | 87 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (21 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,838 prices entered by 14,695 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 136% more expensive than in Tunisia
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