Cost of living in Tunis (Tunisia) is 55% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Tunis (Tunisia) is 55% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Tunis | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13 Dinar (C$5.94) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (C$4.49) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.841 Dinar (C$0.81) | C$2.60 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.868 Dinar (C$1.71) | C$4.51 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.663 Dinar (C$0.73) | C$4.77 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Dinar (C$3.90) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar (C$3.00) | C$5.04 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.253 Dinar (C$0.99) | C$2.35 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.464 Dinar (C$1.53) | C$2.97 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Dinar (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.841 Dinar (C$1.25) | C$2.51 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.668 Dinar (C$0.29) | C$2.07 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Tunis (Tunisia) is 66% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Tunis | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,081 Dinar (C$918) | C$2,150 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 986 Dinar (C$435) | C$1,690 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Dinar (C$88) | C$250 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,278 Dinar (C$564) | C$1,948 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625 Dinar (C$276) | C$1,376 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 196 Dinar (C$87) | C$113 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 Dinar (C$15) | C$58 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 914 Dinar (C$403) | C$349 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 Dinar (C$186) | C$131 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21 Dinar (C$9) | C$12 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (C$3.48) | C$23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tunis (Tunisia) is 14% more expensive than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Tunis | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 147 Dinar (C$65) | C$70 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 Dinar (C$74) | C$56 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279 Dinar (C$123) | C$98 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar (C$111) | C$166 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Tunis (Tunisia) is 61% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Tunis | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,562 Dinar (C$40,826) | C$26,692 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.364 Dinar (C$1.04) | C$1.78 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar (C$17) | C$125 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 Dinar (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunis (Tunisia) is 57% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tunis | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.558 Dinar (C$2.45) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 Dinar (C$7) | C$27 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 54 Dinar (C$24) | C$83 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (C$3.11) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (C$3.88) | C$5.66 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Dinar (C$4.70) | C$5.63 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.576 Dinar (C$2.02) | C$2.65 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.171 Dinar (C$1.40) | C$2.92 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Dinar (C$4.78) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunis (Tunisia) is 43% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tunis | Ottawa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97 Dinar (C$43) | C$60 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (C$9) | C$28 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53 Dinar (C$23) | C$150 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 Dinar (C$54) | C$112 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Dinar (C$6) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.785 Dinar (C$2.11) | C$4.90 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (C$3.23) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,607 Dinar (C$709) | C$582 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.244 Dinar (C$0.11) | C$0.33 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 Dinar (C$62) | C$67 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (C$4.41) | C$16 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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