Cost of Living Comparison Between Tunisia and Romania 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Romania is 39.6% higher than in Tunisia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Romania is 49.4% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Rent Prices in Romania are 116.5% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Romania are 147.4% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Groceries Prices in Romania are 12.4% higher than in Tunisia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Romania is 116.5% higher than in Tunisia | |
Restaurants | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
10.00 DT (14.87 lei) |
33.62 DT (50.00 lei) |
+236.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
60.00 DT (89.22 lei) |
147.95 DT (220.00 lei) |
+146.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 DT (22.30 lei) |
23.54 DT (35.00 lei) |
+56.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
5.00 DT (7.43 lei) |
7.90 DT (11.75 lei) |
+58.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
7.00 DT (10.41 lei) |
10.09 DT (15.00 lei) |
+44.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.75 DT (4.08 lei) |
8.43 DT (12.54 lei) |
+207.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.96 DT (2.92 lei) |
5.93 DT (8.81 lei) |
+202.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.85 DT (1.26 lei) |
5.40 DT (8.04 lei) |
+538.0 % |
Markets | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.46 DT (8.12 lei) |
17.64 DT (26.23 lei) |
+223.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.50 DT (0.74 lei) |
3.31 DT (4.92 lei) |
+564.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.03 DT (3.02 lei) |
2.34 DT (3.48 lei) |
+15.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.78 DT (7.11 lei) |
9.64 DT (14.33 lei) |
+101.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
14.55 DT (21.64 lei) |
11.89 DT (17.68 lei) |
-18.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.03 DT (11.94 lei) |
9.00 DT (13.38 lei) |
+12.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
18.65 DT (27.73 lei) |
14.78 DT (21.98 lei) |
-20.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.56 DT (3.80 lei) |
1.58 DT (2.35 lei) |
-38.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.20 DT (6.24 lei) |
2.18 DT (3.24 lei) |
-48.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.55 DT (2.30 lei) |
2.15 DT (3.20 lei) |
+39.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.01 DT (1.50 lei) |
2.94 DT (4.37 lei) |
+191.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.95 DT (1.41 lei) |
1.25 DT (1.86 lei) |
+32.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.80 DT (1.19 lei) |
1.33 DT (1.98 lei) |
+66.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.36 DT (2.02 lei) |
2.79 DT (4.14 lei) |
+105.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.90 DT (1.34 lei) |
2.47 DT (3.68 lei) |
+174.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 DT (29.74 lei) |
20.17 DT (30.00 lei) |
+0.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.74 DT (5.56 lei) |
3.33 DT (4.96 lei) |
-10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
3.97 DT (5.91 lei) |
5.20 DT (7.73 lei) |
+30.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
10.00 DT (14.87 lei) |
18.16 DT (27.00 lei) |
+81.6 % |
Transportation | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.00 DT (1.49 lei) |
2.35 DT (3.50 lei) |
+135.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
30.00 DT (44.61 lei) |
67.25 DT (100.00 lei) |
+124.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.90 DT (1.34 lei) |
2.68 DT (3.99 lei) |
+198.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 DT (2.39 lei) |
3.79 DT (5.63 lei) |
+135.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
12.00 DT (17.84 lei) |
22.50 DT (33.45 lei) |
+87.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
9.55 DT (14.20 lei) |
17.87 DT (26.57 lei) |
+87.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
120,000.00 DT (178,439.59 lei) |
82,481.86 DT (122,650.24 lei) |
-31.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
107,396.88 DT (159,698.78 lei) |
79,930.89 DT (118,856.95 lei) |
-25.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
157.61 DT (234.37 lei) |
474.30 DT (705.29 lei) |
+200.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
29.71 DT (44.17 lei) |
24.33 DT (36.19 lei) |
-18.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
59.35 DT (88.25 lei) |
28.79 DT (42.81 lei) |
-51.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
83.36 DT (123.95 lei) |
130.30 DT (193.76 lei) |
+56.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
37.50 DT (55.76 lei) |
58.56 DT (87.09 lei) |
+56.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.00 DT (23.79 lei) |
23.54 DT (35.00 lei) |
+47.1 % |
Childcare | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
282.86 DT (420.61 lei) |
1,459.03 DT (2,169.57 lei) |
+415.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
7,999.23 DT (11,894.83 lei) |
29,189.27 DT (43,404.35 lei) |
+264.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
123.78 DT (184.06 lei) |
203.12 DT (302.03 lei) |
+64.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
157.50 DT (234.20 lei) |
121.02 DT (179.96 lei) |
-23.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
291.55 DT (433.54 lei) |
242.38 DT (360.42 lei) |
-16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
219.82 DT (326.87 lei) |
273.46 DT (406.64 lei) |
+24.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
687.81 DT (1,022.77 lei) |
1,448.46 DT (2,153.86 lei) |
+110.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
456.62 DT (678.99 lei) |
1,063.89 DT (1,582.00 lei) |
+133.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,181.74 DT (1,757.24 lei) |
2,481.98 DT (3,690.69 lei) |
+110.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
804.86 DT (1,196.82 lei) |
1,784.82 DT (2,654.01 lei) |
+121.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
273.58 DT (406.82 lei) |
699.67 DT (1,040.41 lei) |
+155.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
157.78 DT (234.62 lei) |
492.78 DT (732.77 lei) |
+212.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tunisia Edit |
Romania Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
961.06 DT (1,429.10 lei) |
3,109.44 DT (4,623.72 lei) |
+223.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.26 | 6.83 | -39.3 % |
| Last update: | 22 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 | |
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