Cost of living in Tunisia

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Food			Price in د.ت
12 eggs dozen, large			12.50 TND
1 beer pint in local shops, markets			7 TND
1 kg of tomatoes			8.50 TND
Full chicken 2kg			38.75 TND
1litre 100% fruit juice			8.50 TND
1 package of cigarettes imported brands			25 TND
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples			7.50 TND
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality			48.95 TND
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola			0.95 TND
1 Bread loaf standard			9.50 TND
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml			12 TND
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna			18.50 TND
Heinz baked beans 1 tin			8 TND
1.5 kg Sugar			10 TND
2 liter cooking oil			20 TND
Yum-yum noodles per pack			2.00 TND
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes			5.50 TND
1 liter milk			8.50 TND
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away			25 TND
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat			165 TND
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month)			145 TND
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether)			58.50 TND
House Cleaning fee per day			105 TND
Large Gas heater price range upwards.			200 TND
Original branded Electric Fans			200 TND
Original branded Electric kettle.			120 TND
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set			2000 TND
Single bed Blankets			120 TND
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne			100 TND
Ladies hair plaiting.			60 TND
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons)			18 TND
Men's haircut			40 TND
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses			24.50 TND
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages			65 TND
1 month of gym subscription.			105 TND
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)			90 TND
Unisex Loris perfume			30 TND
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.			100 TND
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards			1000 TND
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards			3000 TND
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks			120 TND
Go carting 30mins			120 TND
Movie House 3d cinema			30 TND
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)			15 TND
Photo shoot			120 TND
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee			12.50 TND
3 course dinner local restaurant two people			96.50 TND
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people			150 TND
Play station 4 console without games.			2000 TND
Spalding Basketball			200 TND
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls			500 TND
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km			45 TND
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare			30 TND
1 liter petrol/diesel			6.50 TND
1 day rent a car cost			140 TND
Driver’s license			2300 TND
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)			150 TND
1 pair of men’s formal shoes			215 TND
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)			280 TND
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)			135.79 TND
Ladies formal shoes original and durable			120 TND
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)			150 TND

This country attracts many tourists not only by its rich architecture but also by its average prices, as it is the most affordable destination when compared to the other countries in Africa. If you’re moving to Tunisia, planning your budget is an important part of your preparations.

What you should take into consideration are not just the basic expenses like food and rent but also transportation, and further additional costs.

Overall Cost of Living

The cost of living here is cheap. Renting one room in the city here, costs around $110USD. Utility amount to half of that in addition and other costs (food, clothing, transportation, leisure) is again about $100USD per month.

This adds up to a total of a $250USD budget, which can be greatly reduced by choosing to stay in a hostel provided for students. The average budget in USD in Tunisia is as following: 

• 250USD per month for a single person; 
• 500USD per month for a couple; 
• 800USD per month for a family with two children will do.

Restaurants

When dining out, one can eat on a budget at the inexpensive restaurants and afford a decent meal at the price of just $1.6USD. The low price of food has an impact on the restaurant prices and even eating in high-end restaurants would not cost much as in other countries.

Markets

The food here is really inexpensive and fish is an important part of the diet. All the groceries are so cheap, compared to the other countries in the world, and this is due to the low monthly income of its people. Food-stuff is estimated to be three times cheaper than in the USA.

Transportation

No matter which means of transport you decide to use here, you’ll not pay a lot. Either riding a taxi or taking a bus is relatively cheap, as the monthly pass is only $10USD. The price of gasoline is also low, so if you are fond of driving, you can make use of your vehicle.

Healthcare

Cost is average for general heath care, doctor visits, hospital stays, non-prescription medicine, and medical insurance. Average healthcare cost for a private practice Doctor visit for an uninsured patient is USD$30, and a private hospital stay per day including nursing care, medications, diagnostic tests, food, and related costs is USD$1,500.

Utilities

Energy and water consumption, combined with the heating, cooling, and garbage, cost of about $30, and this is really affordable. The price of Internet access in Tunisia depends on its speed, but on average it is $16 per month which is also reasonable.