Cost of living in Tunisia compared to United States
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar ($4.70) | $20 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 Dinar ($3.95) | $12 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar ($2.50) | $5.53 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.842 Dinar ($0.57) | $1.05 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.946 Dinar ($1.23) | $4.71 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.660 Dinar ($0.83) | $4.43 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Dinar ($2.93) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.764 Dinar ($1.49) | $3.90 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.609 Dinar ($0.81) | $2.04 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Dinar ($2.00) | $3.81 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 Dinar ($11) | $18 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.369 Dinar ($1.05) | $2.91 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.007 Dinar ($0.31) | $2.61 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,224 Dinar ($693) | $2,812 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,067 Dinar ($333) | $2,095 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 528 Dinar ($165) | $220 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,091 Dinar ($340) | $2,055 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 527 Dinar ($164) | $1,497 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 326 Dinar ($102) | $160 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 Dinar ($13) | $59 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 728 Dinar ($227) | $258 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,080 Dinar ($337) | $146 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 Dinar ($4.48) | $15 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar ($2.50) | $33 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 62 Dinar ($19) | $56 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Dinar ($39) | $52 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 289 Dinar ($90) | $106 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 115 Dinar ($36) | $136 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,570 Dinar ($23,247) | $30,245 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.439 Dinar ($0.76) | $0.94 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Dinar ($11) | $79 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar ($2.30) | $9 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24 Dinar ($8) | $21 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111 Dinar ($35) | $168 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Dinar ($4.01) | $9 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($3.01) | $5.32 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar ($2.88) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.068 Dinar ($1.58) | $5.01 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.793 Dinar ($1.18) | $2.31 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar ($3.36) | $30 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 Dinar ($20) | $61 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar ($8) | $29 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Dinar ($39) | $211 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 Dinar ($28) | $101 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Dinar ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 Dinar ($1.93) | $5.91 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar ($2.07) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,240 Dinar ($387) | $468 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.584 Dinar ($0.18) | $0.53 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Dinar ($33) | $65 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar ($2.86) | $10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,378 prices entered by 2,115 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 68% cheaper than in United States
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