Cost of living in Tunisia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunisia is 26% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar (29 lei) | 33 lei | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (17 lei) | 20 lei | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.719 Dinar (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.347 Dinar (2.00 lei) | 5.11 lei | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.938 Dinar (4.37 lei) | 11 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.671 Dinar (2.49 lei) | 7 lei | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Dinar (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.474 Dinar (5.17 lei) | 4.35 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.428 Dinar (2.12 lei) | 2.67 lei | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.310 Dinar (4.92 lei) | 3.44 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 Dinar (34 lei) | 27 lei | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.786 Dinar (4.14 lei) | 6 lei | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.735 Dinar (1.09 lei) | 2.63 lei | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Tunisia is 25% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,331 Dinar (1,979 lei) | 3,078 lei | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 704 Dinar (1,048 lei) | 1,972 lei | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 181 Dinar (269 lei) | 441 lei | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 929 Dinar (1,382 lei) | 1,911 lei | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 499 Dinar (742 lei) | 1,184 lei | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 210 Dinar (313 lei) | 299 lei | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 Dinar (52 lei) | 34 lei | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 779 Dinar (1,158 lei) | 1,295 lei | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 308 Dinar (459 lei) | 378 lei | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (24 lei) | 36 lei | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (13 lei) | 20 lei | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Tunisia is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 175 Dinar (260 lei) | 302 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Dinar (221 lei) | 183 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307 Dinar (457 lei) | 339 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238 Dinar (353 lei) | 364 lei | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tunisia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,244 Dinar (117,873 lei) | 88,123 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.926 Dinar (2.86 lei) | 4.90 lei | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 39 Dinar (58 lei) | 71 lei | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunisia is 24% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Dinar (11 lei) | 32 lei | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21 Dinar (31 lei) | 37 lei | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 58 Dinar (86 lei) | 135 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 Dinar (18 lei) | 21 lei | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Dinar (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.325 Dinar (4.95 lei) | 5.16 lei | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.207 Dinar (4.77 lei) | 10 lei | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12 Dinar (18 lei) | 36 lei | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunisia is 16% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 Dinar (72 lei) | 93 lei | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (39 lei) | 51 lei | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 77 Dinar (114 lei) | 144 lei | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 74 Dinar (110 lei) | 191 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Dinar (25 lei) | 25 lei | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.668 Dinar (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Dinar (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,334 Dinar (1,984 lei) | 2,659 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.280 Dinar (0.42 lei) | 0.55 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 Dinar (224 lei) | 173 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (12 lei) | 20 lei | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,247 prices entered by 184 different people.
Cost of living in Tunisia is 16% cheaper than in Romania
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