Cost of living in Tunisia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 Dinar ($4.39) | $20 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar ($5.83) | $10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar ($2.76) | $5.75 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.771 Dinar ($0.56) | $1.08 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.909 Dinar ($1.24) | $4.95 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.882 Dinar ($0.60) | $4.65 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.851 Dinar ($1.22) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Dinar ($1.93) | $4.51 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.437 Dinar ($0.77) | $2.36 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.938 Dinar ($0.93) | $3.26 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 Dinar ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.251 Dinar ($1.03) | $2.92 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.655 Dinar ($0.21) | $2.83 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,471 Dinar ($466) | $2,965 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 798 Dinar ($253) | $2,266 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Dinar ($56) | $224 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,055 Dinar ($334) | $1,996 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 657 Dinar ($208) | $1,511 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400 Dinar ($127) | $150 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar ($11) | $64 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar ($282) | $294 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 Dinar ($120) | $141 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 Dinar ($23) | $32 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145 Dinar ($46) | $56 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 Dinar ($48) | $48 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238 Dinar ($75) | $95 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 221 Dinar ($70) | $126 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,423 Dinar ($27,380) | $27,752 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.396 Dinar ($0.76) | $1.03 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48 Dinar ($15) | $83 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.795 Dinar ($1.52) | $9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($3.88) | $24 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar ($18) | $151 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar ($1.91) | $9 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar ($2.14) | $4.89 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar ($2.68) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.893 Dinar ($1.55) | $4.89 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.030 Dinar ($0.96) | $2.20 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar ($3.49) | $29 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 Dinar ($27) | $56 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar ($6) | $29 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Dinar ($14) | $230 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Dinar ($28) | $91 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Dinar ($4.21) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.526 Dinar ($1.43) | $5.40 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Dinar ($1.97) | $7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,303 Dinar ($413) | $558 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.050 Dinar ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Dinar ($34) | $61 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar ($3.26) | $10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,101 prices entered by 2,782 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 68% cheaper than in United States
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