- Cost of Living
- United States
- Tunisia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 238% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 238% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (34 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (18 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (11 Dinar) | 4.686 Dinar | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (2.201 Dinar) | 1.182 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (8 Dinar) | 1.909 Dinar | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (10 Dinar) | 1.123 Dinar | + 816% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (16 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (8 Dinar) | 2.619 Dinar | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (4.001 Dinar) | 0.950 Dinar | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (6 Dinar) | 2.304 Dinar | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (35 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (4.705 Dinar) | 2.228 Dinar | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (5.186 Dinar) | 0.414 Dinar | + 1152% | |
| Housing | + 367% | |||
| Housing in United States is 367% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,067 (5,097 Dinar) | 990 Dinar | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,547 (3,814 Dinar) | 605 Dinar | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (421 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,541 (3,800 Dinar) | 766 Dinar | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,080 (2,663 Dinar) | 401 Dinar | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (276 Dinar) | 81 Dinar | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (119 Dinar) | 38 Dinar | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (903 Dinar) | 1,004 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (296 Dinar) | 217 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (27 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (53 Dinar) | 5.417 Dinar | + 880% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (116 Dinar) | 141 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (112 Dinar) | 138 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (212 Dinar) | 176 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (287 Dinar) | 136 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 146% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,862 (53,903 Dinar) | 48,583 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (1.612 Dinar) | 1.590 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (221 Dinar) | 39 Dinar | + 464% | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 235% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (18 Dinar) | 5.747 Dinar | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (42 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (265 Dinar) | 37 Dinar | + 614% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (16 Dinar) | 4.879 Dinar | + 226% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (9 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.73 (12 Dinar) | 5.405 Dinar | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (8 Dinar) | 2.579 Dinar | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (4.405 Dinar) | 2.253 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (49 Dinar) | 4.482 Dinar | + 997% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 115% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (108 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (59 Dinar) | 13 Dinar | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (389 Dinar) | 39 Dinar | + 902% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (191 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (27 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (12 Dinar) | 4.069 Dinar | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.63 (14 Dinar) | 4.910 Dinar | + 183% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $461 (1,136 Dinar) | 1,631 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (0.645 Dinar) | 0.167 Dinar | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (128 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (19 Dinar) | 5.944 Dinar | + 220% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 193% more expensive than in Tunisia
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