Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
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Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in United States is 156% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
United States | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (61 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 230% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (34 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (18 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.301 Dinar) | 1.733 Dinar | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (14 Dinar) | 4.115 Dinar | + 242% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (14 Dinar) | 2.318 Dinar | + 510% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (23 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (14 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (7 Dinar) | 2.926 Dinar | + 135% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (9 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (49 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (9 Dinar) | 3.551 Dinar | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (9 Dinar) | 1.427 Dinar | + 506% | |
Housing | + 315% | |||
Housing in United States is 315% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
United States | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (9,337 Dinar) | 1,244 Dinar | + 651% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (7,159 Dinar) | 980 Dinar | + 630% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (691 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (6,374 Dinar) | 1,055 Dinar | + 504% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (4,856 Dinar) | 657 Dinar | + 639% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (461 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (199 Dinar) | 34 Dinar | + 489% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (910 Dinar) | 890 Dinar | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (451 Dinar) | 379 Dinar | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (44 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (93 Dinar) | 74 Dinar | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in United States is 22% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
United States | Tunisia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (178 Dinar) | 126 Dinar | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (162 Dinar) | 152 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (302 Dinar) | 238 Dinar | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (407 Dinar) | 221 Dinar | + 84% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in United States is 117% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
United States | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (88,249 Dinar) | 87,165 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3.052 Dinar) | 2.441 Dinar | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (229 Dinar) | 55 Dinar | + 319% | |
Personal Care | + 314% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 314% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
United States | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (30 Dinar) | 4.795 Dinar | + 517% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (66 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 436% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (433 Dinar) | 62 Dinar | + 598% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (29 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 380% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (16 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 130% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (20 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 140% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (15 Dinar) | 4.893 Dinar | + 213% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (7 Dinar) | 3.030 Dinar | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (91 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 729% | |
Entertainment | + 166% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 166% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
United States | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (178 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (92 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 353% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (642 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 1331% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (308 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 249% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (45 Dinar) | 13 Dinar | + 241% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (17 Dinar) | 4.526 Dinar | + 282% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (23 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 202% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (1,572 Dinar) | 1,303 Dinar | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.144 Dinar) | 0.350 Dinar | + 227% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (206 Dinar) | 109 Dinar | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (32 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 229% | |
TOTAL | + 186% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,683 prices entered by 2,396 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 186% more expensive than in Tunisia
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