Cost of living in Tunisia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar ($5.26) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 Dinar ($2.90) | $8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar ($2.35) | $4.32 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.314 Dinar ($0.46) | $0.87 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.782 Dinar ($0.98) | $3.00 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.741 Dinar ($0.61) | $4.07 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Dinar ($5.38) | $6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.487 Dinar ($1.23) | $3.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.401 Dinar ($0.49) | $1.73 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.695 Dinar ($0.95) | $3.19 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.637 Dinar ($0.93) | $1.92 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.096 Dinar ($0.39) | $2.08 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,955 Dinar ($688) | $2,234 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 816 Dinar ($287) | $1,604 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 174 Dinar ($61) | $178 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 909 Dinar ($320) | $1,611 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 548 Dinar ($193) | $1,141 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 112 Dinar ($40) | $117 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Dinar ($12) | $48 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 962 Dinar ($338) | $301 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 285 Dinar ($100) | $121 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22 Dinar ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar ($3.63) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 127 Dinar ($45) | $49 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 119 Dinar ($42) | $44 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 290 Dinar ($102) | $87 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 205 Dinar ($72) | $114 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 63,142 Dinar ($22,204) | $22,966 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.037 Dinar ($0.72) | $0.77 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 Dinar ($12) | $80 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4.733 Dinar ($1.66) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 Dinar ($5.94) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 47 Dinar ($17) | $110 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.360 Dinar ($1.18) | $7 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar ($2.49) | $3.51 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Dinar ($2.62) | $5.03 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.457 Dinar ($0.86) | $3.52 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.859 Dinar ($1.01) | $1.83 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar ($3.01) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 Dinar ($22) | $45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57 Dinar ($20) | $220 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96 Dinar ($34) | $75 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar ($3.93) | $12 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.846 Dinar ($1.70) | $4.82 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.148 Dinar ($1.81) | $5.82 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar ($469) | $405 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.187 Dinar ($0.07) | $0.19 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 81 Dinar ($28) | $54 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar ($2.34) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 63% cheaper than in United States
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