Cost of Living Comparison Between Tunisia and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 11.3% higher than in Tunisia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 18.5% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 67.8% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 32.9% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 15.7% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 142.2% higher than in Tunisia | |
Restaurants | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
10.00 DT (14.60 RM) |
10.27 DT (15.00 RM) |
+2.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
60.00 DT (87.63 RM) |
68.47 DT (100.00 RM) |
+14.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 DT (21.91 RM) |
13.01 DT (19.00 RM) |
-13.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.00 DT (7.30 RM) |
10.44 DT (15.25 RM) |
+108.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
7.00 DT (10.22 RM) |
13.69 DT (20.00 RM) |
+95.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.75 DT (4.02 RM) |
7.99 DT (11.66 RM) |
+190.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.94 DT (2.84 RM) |
2.23 DT (3.26 RM) |
+14.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 DT (1.25 RM) |
1.20 DT (1.76 RM) |
+40.6 % |
Markets | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.43 DT (7.94 RM) |
19.82 DT (28.95 RM) |
+264.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.48 DT (0.70 RM) |
2.52 DT (3.69 RM) |
+424.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.02 DT (2.95 RM) |
1.80 DT (2.62 RM) |
-11.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.75 DT (6.94 RM) |
5.95 DT (8.69 RM) |
+25.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
14.54 DT (21.23 RM) |
18.21 DT (26.60 RM) |
+25.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.03 DT (11.73 RM) |
5.32 DT (7.77 RM) |
-33.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
18.52 DT (27.04 RM) |
11.01 DT (16.09 RM) |
-40.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.58 DT (3.77 RM) |
3.69 DT (5.39 RM) |
+42.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.23 DT (6.17 RM) |
1.92 DT (2.80 RM) |
-54.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.58 DT (2.30 RM) |
3.42 DT (5.00 RM) |
+117.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.01 DT (1.47 RM) |
1.97 DT (2.88 RM) |
+96.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.95 DT (1.39 RM) |
1.42 DT (2.08 RM) |
+49.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.80 DT (1.16 RM) |
1.59 DT (2.33 RM) |
+100.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.36 DT (1.99 RM) |
3.02 DT (4.42 RM) |
+122.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.90 DT (1.31 RM) |
1.64 DT (2.39 RM) |
+82.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 DT (29.21 RM) |
51.35 DT (75.00 RM) |
+156.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.76 DT (5.49 RM) |
8.25 DT (12.05 RM) |
+119.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.00 DT (5.84 RM) |
10.82 DT (15.81 RM) |
+170.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
10.00 DT (14.60 RM) |
12.33 DT (18.00 RM) |
+23.3 % |
Transportation | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.00 DT (1.46 RM) |
2.05 DT (3.00 RM) |
+105.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
30.00 DT (43.81 RM) |
34.24 DT (50.00 RM) |
+14.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.90 DT (1.31 RM) |
3.42 DT (5.00 RM) |
+280.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 DT (2.35 RM) |
4.13 DT (6.04 RM) |
+156.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
12.00 DT (17.53 RM) |
16.09 DT (23.50 RM) |
+34.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
9.55 DT (13.95 RM) |
5.32 DT (7.77 RM) |
-44.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
120,000.00 DT (175,253.47 RM) |
114,691.03 DT (167,500.00 RM) |
-4.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
107,550.00 DT (157,070.92 RM) |
90,965.88 DT (132,850.72 RM) |
-15.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
157.77 DT (230.42 RM) |
145.67 DT (212.74 RM) |
-7.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
29.96 DT (43.76 RM) |
30.44 DT (44.45 RM) |
+1.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
60.40 DT (88.22 RM) |
78.30 DT (114.35 RM) |
+29.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
83.44 DT (121.86 RM) |
106.35 DT (155.31 RM) |
+27.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
37.71 DT (55.08 RM) |
19.23 DT (28.09 RM) |
-49.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.00 DT (23.37 RM) |
13.69 DT (20.00 RM) |
-14.4 % |
Childcare | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
274.52 DT (400.93 RM) |
516.57 DT (754.42 RM) |
+88.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
7,868.00 DT (11,490.79 RM) |
20,351.24 DT (29,721.88 RM) |
+158.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
123.68 DT (180.63 RM) |
174.25 DT (254.48 RM) |
+40.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
160.96 DT (235.08 RM) |
96.88 DT (141.49 RM) |
-39.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
291.95 DT (426.38 RM) |
218.47 DT (319.07 RM) |
-25.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
224.27 DT (327.54 RM) |
189.49 DT (276.74 RM) |
-15.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
681.10 DT (994.72 RM) |
1,120.96 DT (1,637.11 RM) |
+64.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
454.26 DT (663.42 RM) |
773.80 DT (1,130.09 RM) |
+70.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,170.88 DT (1,710.01 RM) |
1,997.89 DT (2,917.80 RM) |
+70.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
807.49 DT (1,179.30 RM) |
1,331.38 DT (1,944.41 RM) |
+64.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
271.95 DT (397.17 RM) |
555.28 DT (810.95 RM) |
+104.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
159.78 DT (233.35 RM) |
318.20 DT (464.72 RM) |
+99.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tunisia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
964.23 DT (1,408.21 RM) |
2,767.78 DT (4,042.19 RM) |
+187.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.18 | 4.17 | -62.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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