Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 46% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 42% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Tunis | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar (13,037 Franc) | 22,957 Franc | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 Dinar (8,911 Franc) | 12,474 Franc | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (6,733 Franc) | 8,119 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.841 Dinar (1,218 Franc) | 3,188 Franc | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.868 Dinar (2,558 Franc) | 3,726 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.663 Dinar (1,100 Franc) | 4,642 Franc | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Dinar (5,848 Franc) | 12,355 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar (4,506 Franc) | 7,100 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.253 Dinar (1,490 Franc) | 5,787 Franc | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.464 Dinar (2,292 Franc) | 2,038 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Dinar (20,857 Franc) | 20,558 Franc | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.841 Dinar (1,879 Franc) | 3,715 Franc | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.668 Dinar (442 Franc) | 2,094 Franc | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 75% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Tunis | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,081 Dinar (1,376,546 Franc) | 5,187,450 Franc | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 986 Dinar (652,272 Franc) | 2,542,860 Franc | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Dinar (132,353 Franc) | 191,667 Franc | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,278 Dinar (845,129 Franc) | 2,083,010 Franc | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625 Dinar (413,404 Franc) | 956,739 Franc | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196 Dinar (129,771 Franc) | 82,500 Franc | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 Dinar (23,058 Franc) | 141,483 Franc | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 914 Dinar (604,279 Franc) | 913,125 Franc | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 Dinar (279,185 Franc) | 295,000 Franc | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Dinar (13,891 Franc) | 23,732 Franc | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (5,212 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 97% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 41% more expensive than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Tunis | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 147 Dinar (97,128 Franc) | 60,251 Franc | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 Dinar (110,328 Franc) | 74,545 Franc | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 Dinar (184,240 Franc) | 158,385 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar (166,488 Franc) | 151,500 Franc | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 6% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Tunis | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,562 Dinar (61,226,205 Franc) | 23,150,700 Franc | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.364 Dinar (1,564 Franc) | 1,536 Franc | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar (26,015 Franc) | 55,618 Franc | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 Dinar (13,063 Franc) | 38,175 Franc | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 48% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Tunis | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.558 Dinar (3,676 Franc) | 10,919 Franc | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 Dinar (10,633 Franc) | 18,705 Franc | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 54 Dinar (35,556 Franc) | 59,583 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (4,658 Franc) | 15,550 Franc | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (5,815 Franc) | 12,353 Franc | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Dinar (7,047 Franc) | 10,632 Franc | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.576 Dinar (3,027 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.171 Dinar (2,097 Franc) | 3,105 Franc | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (7,168 Franc) | 22,848 Franc | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 16% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Tunis | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 Dinar (63,831 Franc) | 51,667 Franc | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (13,047 Franc) | 27,669 Franc | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 Dinar (34,913 Franc) | 43,288 Franc | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 Dinar (81,345 Franc) | 97,857 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar (9,527 Franc) | 12,940 Franc | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.785 Dinar (3,165 Franc) | 5,939 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (4,848 Franc) | 3,776 Franc | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,607 Dinar (1,063,292 Franc) | 937,515 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.244 Dinar (162 Franc) | 172 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 Dinar (93,646 Franc) | 174,359 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (6,535 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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