Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 219 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 121 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 55 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.298 Dinar (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.881 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 35 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.860 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Dinar (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 72 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.631 Dinar (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 40 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.431 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.150 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Dinar (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 233 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.867 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.749 Dinar (Mex$ 5.65) | Mex$ 20 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,466 Dinar (Mex$ 11,073) | Mex$ 18,786 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 720 Dinar (Mex$ 5,436) | Mex$ 8,581 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180 Dinar (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 947 Dinar (Mex$ 7,148) | Mex$ 10,164 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 478 Dinar (Mex$ 3,611) | Mex$ 5,167 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 179 Dinar (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 696 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Dinar (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 379 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 678 Dinar (Mex$ 5,122) | Mex$ 6,745 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 305 Dinar (Mex$ 2,307) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Dinar (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 99 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Dinar (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 90 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Dinar (Mex$ 1,283) | Mex$ 839 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 Dinar (Mex$ 1,188) | Mex$ 641 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Dinar (Mex$ 2,358) | Mex$ 1,512 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252 Dinar (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,724 Dinar (Mex$ 586,916) | Mex$ 347,964 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.007 Dinar (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 539 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.471 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 82 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 183 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 524 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 80 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 50 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 56 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.382 Dinar (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.420 Dinar (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 189 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 Dinar (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 304 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 149 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 841 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 77 Dinar (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 682 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 126 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.245 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 71 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (Mex$ 10,071) | Mex$ 10,497 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (Mex$ 2.11) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 152 Dinar (Mex$ 1,149) | Mex$ 997 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 62 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,408 prices entered by 1,228 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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