Cost of Living in Tunis
Summary of cost of living in Tunis, Tunisia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,878.2 (5,434.0 DT), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $511.5 (1,479.8 DT), excluding rent.
- Tunis is 56.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Tunis is, on average, 80.1% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 DT | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 DT | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 16.50 DT | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 DT | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 DT | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.06 DT | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.11 DT | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.15 DT | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.44 DT | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.92 DT | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.31 DT | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.58 DT | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 13.83 DT | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8.06 DT | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 20.30 DT | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.68 DT | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 4.69 DT | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.49 DT | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.02 DT | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.16 DT | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.90 DT | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.39 DT | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.88 DT | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.50 DT | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.94 DT | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.78 DT | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.50 DT | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 DT | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 DT | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 0.93 DT | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.45 DT | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5.40 DT | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.52 DT | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 118,990.00 DT | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 110,350.00 DT | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 174.74 DT | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 24.50 DT | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 60.91 DT | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 103.64 DT | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 42.00 DT | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 DT | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 344.62 DT | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,600.00 DT | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 143.33 DT | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 185.00 DT | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 329.38 DT | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 252.22 DT | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 966.25 DT | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 637.08 DT | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,606.33 DT | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 937.69 DT | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 376.13 DT | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 201.08 DT | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,112.64 DT | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.28 | |
Prices in Tunis
This city had 755 entries in the past 12 months by 65 different contributors.
Last update: 15 May 2026
Last update: 15 May 2026
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