Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Tunisia

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Cost of Living in Tunisia is 58.1% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Tunisia is 67.7% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Tunisia are 87.5% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Tunisia are 75.7% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Tunisia are 53.3% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Tunisia is 76.8% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (58.95 DT)	3.39 $ (10.00 DT)	-83.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	78.00 $ (229.91 DT)	20.36 $ (60.00 DT)	-73.9 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $ (35.37 DT)	5.09 $ (15.00 DT)	-57.6 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.00 $ (17.69 DT)	1.70 $ (5.00 DT)	-71.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.50 $ (22.11 DT)	2.29 $ (6.75 DT)	-69.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.31 $ (15.64 DT)	0.93 $ (2.73 DT)	-82.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.59 $ (7.64 DT)	0.66 $ (1.94 DT)	-74.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.11 $ (6.20 DT)	0.28 $ (0.84 DT)	-86.5 %
Markets	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.06 $ (3.14 DT)	0.49 $ (1.45 DT)	-53.6 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.32 $ (9.78 DT)	0.17 $ (0.51 DT)	-94.8 %
White Rice (1 lb)	2.08 $ (6.14 DT)	0.70 $ (2.06 DT)	-66.4 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.40 $ (12.97 DT)	1.62 $ (4.77 DT)	-63.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.91 $ (17.41 DT)	4.99 $ (14.71 DT)	-15.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.56 $ (16.39 DT)	2.71 $ (8.00 DT)	-51.2 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.49 $ (22.09 DT)	6.43 $ (18.95 DT)	-14.2 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.38 $ (7.03 DT)	0.88 $ (2.60 DT)	-63.0 %
Bananas (1 lb)	0.76 $ (2.25 DT)	1.39 $ (4.10 DT)	+82.5 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.03 $ (5.98 DT)	0.52 $ (1.54 DT)	-74.2 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.22 $ (6.54 DT)	0.34 $ (1.00 DT)	-84.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.32 $ (3.88 DT)	0.33 $ (0.97 DT)	-74.9 %
Onions (1 lb)	1.39 $ (4.10 DT)	0.28 $ (0.83 DT)	-79.6 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.21 $ (6.52 DT)	0.45 $ (1.34 DT)	-79.4 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.25 $ (6.62 DT)	0.31 $ (0.91 DT)	-86.2 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (44.21 DT)	6.79 $ (20.00 DT)	-54.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.01 $ (5.94 DT)	1.26 $ (3.73 DT)	-37.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.61 $ (10.64 DT)	1.31 $ (3.87 DT)	-63.7 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	10.00 $ (29.48 DT)	3.47 $ (10.23 DT)	-65.3 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (7.37 DT)	0.34 $ (1.00 DT)	-86.4 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	64.00 $ (188.64 DT)	10.18 $ (30.00 DT)	-84.1 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.55 $ (10.46 DT)	0.31 $ (0.90 DT)	-91.4 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.80 $ (8.25 DT)	0.55 $ (1.61 DT)	-80.5 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 $ (88.43 DT)	4.07 $ (12.00 DT)	-86.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.90 $ (2.64 DT)	0.86 $ (2.52 DT)	-4.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	34,501.73 $ (101,694.18 DT)	40,712.33 $ (120,000.00 DT)	+18.0 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	26,066.22 $ (76,830.44 DT)	36,288.04 $ (106,959.38 DT)	+39.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	210.26 $ (619.75 DT)	54.12 $ (159.52 DT)	-74.3 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.57 $ (178.52 DT)	10.14 $ (29.89 DT)	-83.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.33 $ (213.20 DT)	19.93 $ (58.74 DT)	-72.4 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	45.68 $ (134.65 DT)	27.75 $ (81.79 DT)	-39.3 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	21.87 $ (64.47 DT)	12.72 $ (37.50 DT)	-41.8 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.00 $ (44.21 DT)	5.26 $ (15.50 DT)	-64.9 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,367.09 $ (4,029.50 DT)	90.66 $ (267.21 DT)	-93.4 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	23,215.16 $ (68,426.90 DT)	2,741.78 $ (8,081.43 DT)	-88.2 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.32 $ (154.21 DT)	41.65 $ (122.76 DT)	-20.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.73 $ (125.95 DT)	53.38 $ (157.35 DT)	+24.9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.64 $ (267.15 DT)	99.21 $ (292.43 DT)	+9.5 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	113.38 $ (334.20 DT)	73.99 $ (218.09 DT)	-34.7 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,729.64 $ (5,098.14 DT)	229.83 $ (677.44 DT)	-86.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,426.02 $ (4,203.21 DT)	150.69 $ (444.17 DT)	-89.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,854.25 $ (8,412.94 DT)	399.23 $ (1,176.74 DT)	-86.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,382.72 $ (7,023.09 DT)	269.98 $ (795.76 DT)	-88.7 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	301.21 $ (887.82 DT)	90.31 $ (266.19 DT)	-70.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	253.12 $ (746.07 DT)	52.64 $ (155.16 DT)	-79.2 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Tunisia Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,322.29 $ (12,739.99 DT)	323.61 $ (953.85 DT)	-92.5 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.47	11.02	+70.3 %
Last update:	31 October 2025	29 October 2025
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