Cost of living in Tunisia compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Tunisia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Tunisia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (£4.68) | £13 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Dinar (£4.00) | £8 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (£2.08) | £4.26 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.733 Dinar (£0.44) | £1.20 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.115 Dinar (£1.04) | £3.63 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.318 Dinar (£0.59) | £2.28 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (£1.97) | £5.34 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar (£1.57) | £2.13 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.926 Dinar (£0.74) | £0.89 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Dinar (£1.91) | £1.97 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 Dinar (£11) | £10 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.551 Dinar (£0.90) | £2.36 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.427 Dinar (£0.36) | £1.04 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Tunisia is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Tunisia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,244 Dinar (£315) | £1,997 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 980 Dinar (£248) | £1,637 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 232 Dinar (£59) | £229 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar (£267) | £1,818 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar (£166) | £1,060 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar (£101) | £190 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar (£9) | £26 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar (£225) | £324 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar (£96) | £83 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (£4.80) | £7 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar (£19) | £16 | + 18% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Tunisia is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Tunisia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 126 Dinar (£32) | £73 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar (£38) | £32 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar (£60) | £81 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar (£56) | £83 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Tunisia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Tunisia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,165 Dinar (£22,071) | £25,126 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.441 Dinar (£0.62) | £1.44 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (£14) | £85 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Tunisia is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Tunisia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar (£1.21) | £5.04 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (£3.10) | £8 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 62 Dinar (£16) | £74 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (£1.52) | £4.77 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (£1.71) | £1.97 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (£2.14) | £3.78 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar (£1.24) | £2.39 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar (£0.77) | £1.77 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (£2.79) | £14 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Tunisia is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Tunisia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar (£21) | £40 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (£5.16) | £19 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar (£11) | £124 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar (£22) | £69 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar (£3.37) | £11 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar (£1.15) | £3.71 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (£1.89) | £5.75 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar (£330) | £537 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.350 Dinar (£0.09) | £0.28 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar (£27) | £35 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (£2.44) | £14 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,100 prices entered by 677 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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