Cost of Living Comparison Between Tunis and Iasi 

Indices DifferenceInfo
Cost of Living in Iasi is 30.8% higher than in Tunis (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Iasi is 38.6% higher than in Tunis
Rent Prices in Iasi are 86.4% higher than in Tunis
Restaurant Prices in Iasi are 97.8% higher than in Tunis
Groceries Prices in Iasi are 8.9% higher than in Tunis
Local Purchasing Power in Iasi is 103.7% higher than in Tunis
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Restaurants
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 12.00 DT
(17.88 lei)
30.20 DT
(45.00 lei)
     +151.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 70.00 DT
(104.30 lei)
134.23 DT
(200.00 lei)
     +91.8 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 18.00 DT
(26.82 lei)
23.49 DT
(35.00 lei)
     +30.5 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 DT
(7.45 lei)
8.05 DT
(12.00 lei)
     +61.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.00 DT
(11.92 lei)
11.07 DT
(16.50 lei)
     +38.4 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.00 DT
(4.47 lei)
7.88 DT
(11.75 lei)
     +162.8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.12 DT
(3.15 lei)
5.65 DT
(8.42 lei)
     +167.1 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 0.99 DT
(1.47 lei)
4.46 DT
(6.65 lei)
     +352.7 %
Markets
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.43 DT
(2.13 lei)
4.59 DT
(6.84 lei)
     +221.1 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 0.66 DT
(0.98 lei)
3.59 DT
(5.35 lei)
     +448.1 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.37 DT
(3.53 lei)
2.67 DT
(3.97 lei)
     +12.7 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.63 DT
(6.90 lei)
9.89 DT
(14.73 lei)
     +113.4 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 13.75 DT
(20.49 lei)
11.19 DT
(16.68 lei)
     -18.6 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 8.28 DT
(12.34 lei)
8.70 DT
(12.96 lei)
     +5.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 20.43 DT
(30.44 lei)
15.48 DT
(23.06 lei)
     -24.2 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.72 DT
(4.05 lei)
1.72 DT
(2.57 lei)
     -36.6 %
Bananas (1 lb) 5.29 DT
(7.88 lei)
2.22 DT
(3.31 lei)
     -58.1 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.66 DT
(2.47 lei)
2.34 DT
(3.48 lei)
     +40.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.00 DT
(1.49 lei)
2.76 DT
(4.11 lei)
     +175.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.03 DT
(1.53 lei)
1.26 DT
(1.88 lei)
     +22.9 %
Onions (1 lb) 0.85 DT
(1.27 lei)
1.40 DT
(2.09 lei)
     +64.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.34 DT
(1.99 lei)
3.08 DT
(4.59 lei)
     +130.6 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.90 DT
(1.33 lei)
2.78 DT
(4.14 lei)
     +210.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 20.00 DT
(29.80 lei)
20.14 DT
(30.00 lei)
     +0.7 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.79 DT
(5.65 lei)
3.76 DT
(5.61 lei)
     -0.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.65 DT
(6.93 lei)
6.54 DT
(9.75 lei)
     +40.7 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.25 DT
(15.27 lei)
19.46 DT
(29.00 lei)
     +89.9 %
Transportation
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.00 DT
(1.49 lei)
2.68 DT
(4.00 lei)
     +168.5 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 47.50 DT
(70.77 lei)
87.25 DT
(130.00 lei)
     +83.7 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 0.90 DT
(1.34 lei)
2.68 DT
(4.00 lei)
     +198.3 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.53 DT
(2.28 lei)
4.31 DT
(6.42 lei)
     +181.9 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 5.40 DT
(8.05 lei)
26.81 DT
(39.95 lei)
     +396.5 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2.52 DT
(3.75 lei)
5.04 DT
(7.50 lei)
     +100.0 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 120,000.00 DT
(178,792.19 lei)
83,429.43 DT
(124,304.42 lei)
     -30.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 109,927.27 DT
(163,784.48 lei)
80,795.64 DT
(120,380.24 lei)
     -26.5 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 174.74 DT
(260.35 lei)
539.31 DT
(803.54 lei)
     +208.6 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 25.56 DT
(38.09 lei)
23.79 DT
(35.45 lei)
     -6.9 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 60.12 DT
(89.57 lei)
28.25 DT
(42.09 lei)
     -53.0 %
Sports And Leisure
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 102.25 DT
(152.35 lei)
141.43 DT
(210.71 lei)
     +38.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 43.50 DT
(64.81 lei)
50.60 DT
(75.38 lei)
     +16.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 18.00 DT
(26.82 lei)
23.49 DT
(35.00 lei)
     +30.5 %
Childcare
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 344.62 DT
(513.45 lei)
1,291.56 DT
(1,924.34 lei)
     +274.8 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 11,600.00 DT
(17,283.25 lei)
22,033.00 DT
(32,827.74 lei)
     +89.9 %
Clothing And Shoes
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 143.33 DT
(213.56 lei)
207.85 DT
(309.68 lei)
     +45.0 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 185.00 DT
(275.64 lei)
125.74 DT
(187.34 lei)
     -32.0 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 324.71 DT
(483.79 lei)
282.13 DT
(420.35 lei)
     -13.1 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 242.31 DT
(361.02 lei)
261.41 DT
(389.49 lei)
     +7.9 %
Rent Per Month
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 902.27 DT
(1,344.33 lei)
1,523.15 DT
(2,269.39 lei)
     +68.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 581.58 DT
(866.51 lei)
1,212.14 DT
(1,806.00 lei)
     +108.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,413.64 DT
(2,106.23 lei)
2,537.99 DT
(3,781.45 lei)
     +79.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 904.74 DT
(1,348.00 lei)
1,814.31 DT
(2,703.21 lei)
     +100.5 %
Buy Apartment Price
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 378.91 DT
(564.56 lei)
775.07 DT
(1,154.81 lei)
     +104.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 202.69 DT
(302.00 lei)
489.28 DT
(728.99 lei)
     +141.4 %
Salaries And Financing
Tunis Edit Iasi Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,131.63 DT
(1,686.06 lei)
3,194.39 DT
(4,759.43 lei)
     +182.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 10.28 7.26      -29.3 %
Last update: 14 February 202611 February 2026
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