Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 41% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 50% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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| Tunis | Amman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Dinar (Dinar 4.164) | Dinar 8 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 Dinar (Dinar 3.923) | Dinar 5.486 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (Dinar 1.958) | Dinar 3.751 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.897 Dinar (Dinar 0.457) | Dinar 1.337 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.176 Dinar (Dinar 1.005) | Dinar 1.850 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.587 Dinar (Dinar 0.623) | Dinar 0.515 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (Dinar 2.860) | Dinar 5.522 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.421 Dinar (Dinar 1.305) | Dinar 1.452 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.743 Dinar (Dinar 0.660) | Dinar 0.728 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.975 Dinar (Dinar 0.957) | Dinar 3.720 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Dinar (Dinar 7) | Dinar 21 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.357 Dinar (Dinar 0.808) | Dinar 1.102 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.958 Dinar (Dinar 0.231) | Dinar 0.388 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 27% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tunis | Amman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,264 Dinar (Dinar 545) | Dinar 724 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,097 Dinar (Dinar 264) | Dinar 403 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 330 Dinar (Dinar 80) | Dinar 113 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,403 Dinar (Dinar 338) | Dinar 505 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 764 Dinar (Dinar 184) | Dinar 267 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390 Dinar (Dinar 94) | Dinar 39 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 Dinar (Dinar 9) | Dinar 14 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 841 Dinar (Dinar 202) | Dinar 179 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 452 Dinar (Dinar 109) | Dinar 97 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Dinar (Dinar 4.672) | Dinar 6 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Dinar (Dinar 1.772) | Dinar 8 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 32% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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| Tunis | Amman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 129 Dinar (Dinar 31) | Dinar 53 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 Dinar (Dinar 35) | Dinar 48 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 Dinar (Dinar 80) | Dinar 94 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 227 Dinar (Dinar 55) | Dinar 118 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 43% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tunis | Amman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,522 Dinar (Dinar 20,102) | Dinar 17,884 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.479 Dinar (Dinar 0.597) | Dinar 1.073 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Dinar (Dinar 10) | Dinar 30 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 Dinar (Dinar 4.282) | Dinar 6 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 50% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tunis | Amman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.266 Dinar (Dinar 1.267) | Dinar 3.821 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (Dinar 2.949) | Dinar 10 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (Dinar 14) | Dinar 24 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (Dinar 1.695) | Dinar 3.340 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (Dinar 2.111) | Dinar 3.177 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (Dinar 2.283) | Dinar 3.180 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.772 Dinar (Dinar 0.908) | Dinar 2.136 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.698 Dinar (Dinar 0.890) | Dinar 2.574 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (Dinar 2.628) | Dinar 7 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 41% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tunis | Amman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 Dinar (Dinar 23) | Dinar 32 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Dinar (Dinar 7) | Dinar 19 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 64 Dinar (Dinar 16) | Dinar 28 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Dinar (Dinar 24) | Dinar 54 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Dinar (Dinar 2.668) | Dinar 5.490 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.106 Dinar (Dinar 0.988) | Dinar 3.521 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.865 Dinar (Dinar 1.412) | Dinar 5.491 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,758 Dinar (Dinar 423) | Dinar 377 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.389 Dinar (Dinar 0.094) | Dinar 0.127 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 104 Dinar (Dinar 25) | Dinar 56 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (Dinar 2.261) | Dinar 2.469 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 414 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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