Tunis

Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia. Products include textiles, carpets, and olive oil. Tourism also provides a significant portion of the city's income. Tunis has the lowest cost of living for expatriates in the world.

Founded: 698 AD
Population: 599k
Area: 104 km²
Average salary: $310.71
Elevation: 4-41 m
Timezone: UTC+1

Cost of Living in Tunis

Last Update: April 2024

Rent Per Month

Price

Range

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

$235.24

$159.03$318.07

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

$164.88

$111.32$254.45

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

$395.79

$318.07$636.13

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

$263.85

$206.74$636.13

Buy Apartment Price

Price

Range

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

$1,007.21

$795.17$1,272.26

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

$775.73

$636.13$1,017.81

Utilities (Monthly)

Price

Range

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment

$54.67

$31.81$127.23

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$23.59

$15.90$31.81

Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data

$9.40

$7.95$12.72

Markets

Price

Range

Apples (1kg)

$1.82

$0.95$2.48

Banana (1kg)

$3.31

$2.23$4.77

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$11.68

$9.54$13.36

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$5.73

$3.82$9.54

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.71

$4.13$6.68

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

$3.18

$3.18$3.50

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.23

$0.80$1.75

Eggs (regular) (12)

$1.61

$0.95$2.05

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.31

$0.95$1.91

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.40

$0.25$0.64

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.13

$0.06$0.38

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.29

$4.77$14.31

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$0.46

$0.38$0.80

Onion (1kg)

$0.55

$0.38$0.64

Oranges (1kg)

$0.98

$0.57$1.59

Potato (1kg)

$0.61

$0.45$0.89

Rice (white), (1kg)

$1.11

$0.54$2.54

Tomato (1kg)

$0.72

$0.38$1.27

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.27

$0.22$0.32

Transportation

Price

Range

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.80

$0.64$0.89

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$9.54

$6.91$19.08

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

$0.21

$0.16$0.32

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.18

$3.18$4.77

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$0.32

$0.19$0.64

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.29

$0.29$0.32

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

$33,497.98

$31,806.62$35,305.34

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)

$38,167.94

$36,259.54$42,938.93

Clothing And Shoes

Price

Range

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$44.14

$25.45$79.52

1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes

$81.11

$38.17$159.03

1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)

$89.06

$63.61$143.13

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)

$53.08

$22.26$95.42

Restaurants

Price

Range

Cappuccino (regular)

$0.83

$0.41$1.59

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.59

$0.38$1.00

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.59

$0.95$3.18

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.23

$1.59$3.18

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

$4.77

$4.45$6.36

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$19.08

$12.72$40.00

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$3.18

$1.59$6.36

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.35

$0.19$1.27

Childcare

Price

Range

International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child

$2,778.43

$1,590.33$4,452.93

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child

$93.46

$63.61$119.27

Sports And Leisure

Price

Range

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

$4.77

$3.18$6.36

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$29.38

$18.55$41.35

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

$11.53

$6.36$15.90

Salaries And Financing

Price

Range

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$310.71

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate

12.02

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