Cost of living in United States compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 159% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (42 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (23 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (12 Dinar) | 5.719 Dinar | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (2.399 Dinar) | 1.347 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (8 Dinar) | 2.938 Dinar | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (11 Dinar) | 1.671 Dinar | + 574% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (17 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (9 Dinar) | 3.474 Dinar | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (4.704 Dinar) | 1.428 Dinar | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (9 Dinar) | 3.310 Dinar | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (39 Dinar) | 23 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (5.486 Dinar) | 2.786 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (5.839 Dinar) | 0.735 Dinar | + 695% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in United States is 303% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,182 (6,015 Dinar) | 1,331 Dinar | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,552 (4,278 Dinar) | 704 Dinar | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (493 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,515 (4,175 Dinar) | 929 Dinar | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (3,077 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 517% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (310 Dinar) | 210 Dinar | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (142 Dinar) | 35 Dinar | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (746 Dinar) | 779 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (348 Dinar) | 308 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (29 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (61 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 621% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (129 Dinar) | 175 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (116 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (239 Dinar) | 307 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (298 Dinar) | 238 Dinar | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 89% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,647 (65,182 Dinar) | 79,244 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (1.805 Dinar) | 1.926 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (201 Dinar) | 39 Dinar | + 414% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 132% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (19 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (44 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (306 Dinar) | 58 Dinar | + 430% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (18 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (9 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.84 (13 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (10 Dinar) | 3.325 Dinar | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (4.961 Dinar) | 3.207 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (60 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 91% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (128 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (69 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (553 Dinar) | 77 Dinar | + 623% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (217 Dinar) | 74 Dinar | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (34 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (14 Dinar) | 5.668 Dinar | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (16 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (1,183 Dinar) | 1,334 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.702 Dinar) | 0.280 Dinar | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (134 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (23 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 141% more expensive than in Tunisia
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