Cost of living in Tunisia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar ($4.21) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar ($2.22) | $4.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.298 Dinar ($0.48) | $0.88 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.881 Dinar ($1.06) | $2.94 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.860 Dinar ($0.69) | $4.11 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar ($4.47) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.631 Dinar ($1.34) | $3.31 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.431 Dinar ($0.53) | $1.67 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.150 Dinar ($1.16) | $3.31 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.867 Dinar ($1.06) | $1.99 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.749 Dinar ($0.28) | $2.06 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,466 Dinar ($542) | $2,212 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 720 Dinar ($266) | $1,551 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180 Dinar ($67) | $178 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 947 Dinar ($350) | $1,534 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 478 Dinar ($177) | $1,114 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 179 Dinar ($66) | $112 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar ($12) | $50 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 Dinar ($251) | $271 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 305 Dinar ($113) | $128 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Dinar ($2.67) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Dinar ($63) | $47 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 Dinar ($58) | $44 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Dinar ($115) | $87 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar ($93) | $109 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,724 Dinar ($28,707) | $23,574 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.007 Dinar ($0.74) | $0.64 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar ($14) | $74 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.471 Dinar ($2.02) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar ($8) | $16 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar ($21) | $112 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar ($2.30) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($3.60) | $3.47 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar ($3.20) | $4.93 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.382 Dinar ($1.25) | $3.64 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.420 Dinar ($1.26) | $1.82 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar ($3.82) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 Dinar ($21) | $46 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar ($28) | $206 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 Dinar ($29) | $80 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar ($6) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.245 Dinar ($1.94) | $5.05 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar ($2.61) | $5.84 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar ($493) | $421 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar ($0.10) | $0.51 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 Dinar ($56) | $50 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar ($2.91) | $8 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 58% cheaper than in United States
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