Cost of living in Tunisia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar ($7) | $17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar ($3.38) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Dinar ($4.38) | $5.07 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.246 Dinar ($0.74) | $0.99 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.320 Dinar ($1.09) | $3.33 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.784 Dinar ($0.58) | $4.43 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar ($2.41) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.447 Dinar ($1.78) | $3.93 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.826 Dinar ($0.60) | $1.92 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.588 Dinar ($0.85) | $3.28 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Dinar ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.465 Dinar ($0.81) | $2.26 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.668 Dinar ($0.22) | $2.46 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 84% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,216 Dinar ($398) | $2,513 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 709 Dinar ($232) | $1,960 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 96 Dinar ($31) | $206 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 576 Dinar ($188) | $1,778 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 357 Dinar ($117) | $1,342 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 130 Dinar ($43) | $139 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Dinar ($11) | $56 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 890 Dinar ($291) | $300 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232 Dinar ($76) | $134 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar ($5.74) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar ($3.77) | $26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar ($39) | $51 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 Dinar ($48) | $46 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 265 Dinar ($87) | $92 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 232 Dinar ($76) | $120 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,842 Dinar ($25,157) | $25,474 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.145 Dinar ($0.70) | $1.06 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136 Dinar ($44) | $77 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar ($2.42) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($4.05) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 48 Dinar ($16) | $125 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 Dinar ($4.36) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 Dinar ($3.69) | $4.17 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar ($2.74) | $5.50 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.611 Dinar ($0.85) | $4.18 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.070 Dinar ($1.01) | $2.05 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar ($2.97) | $25 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tunisia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar ($17) | $49 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21 Dinar ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 76 Dinar ($25) | $196 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82 Dinar ($27) | $83 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 Dinar ($2.79) | $13 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.087 Dinar ($1.34) | $5.19 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.346 Dinar ($1.42) | $6 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar ($0.05) | $0.17 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78 Dinar ($26) | $53 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar ($2.45) | $9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tunisia is 63% cheaper than in United States
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