- Cost of Living
- Tunisia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunisia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 Dinar ($5.44) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar ($3.16) | $8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.886 Dinar ($2.04) | $4.57 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.296 Dinar ($0.45) | $0.89 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.357 Dinar ($0.82) | $3.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.234 Dinar ($0.77) | $4.04 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar ($3.47) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.162 Dinar ($1.44) | $3.33 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.267 Dinar ($0.44) | $1.59 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.582 Dinar ($0.89) | $3.37 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Dinar ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.511 Dinar ($0.87) | $1.92 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.509 Dinar ($0.52) | $2.12 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,679 Dinar ($581) | $2,038 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 913 Dinar ($316) | $1,572 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 338 Dinar ($117) | $177 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,197 Dinar ($414) | $1,573 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 678 Dinar ($234) | $1,125 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 85 Dinar ($30) | $123 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 Dinar ($15) | $48 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,144 Dinar ($396) | $334 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 Dinar ($125) | $118 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Dinar ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Dinar ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 0% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 111 Dinar ($38) | $47 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar ($53) | $45 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 Dinar ($75) | $85 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 149 Dinar ($52) | $115 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,559 Dinar ($19,218) | $22,279 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.859 Dinar ($0.64) | $0.77 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58 Dinar ($20) | $85 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.466 Dinar ($1.20) | $7 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Dinar ($9) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar ($16) | $111 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 Dinar ($9) | $7 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Dinar ($2.91) | $3.51 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar ($2.30) | $5.09 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.845 Dinar ($0.98) | $3.45 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.547 Dinar ($0.88) | $1.86 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Dinar ($4.69) | $20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 Dinar ($19) | $45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19 Dinar ($6) | $25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110 Dinar ($38) | $172 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 Dinar ($4.22) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.764 Dinar ($1.65) | $4.87 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar ($2.32) | $5.89 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,578 Dinar ($546) | $427 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.363 Dinar ($0.13) | $0.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 89 Dinar ($31) | $53 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6 Dinar ($2.22) | $8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.34590
USD
/
TND
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 61% cheaper than in United States
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