Cost of Living Comparison Between Mataram and Kairouan Cost of Living Comparison Between Mataram and Kairouan

😐 Solo nomad: Mataram is 1.6% more expensive than Kairouan without rent, and 2% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mataram is 11.1% more expensive than Kairouan without rent, and 2.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.11 Rp 18K
$2.42 TND 7.05
-54.13%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$11.03 Rp 179.1K
$8.37 TND 24.35
31.78%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.29 Rp 37.1K
$3.43 TND 9.97
-33.24%
Cappuccino
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$0.72 TND 2.1
152.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.5 Rp 8,181
$0.64 TND 1.86
-21.88%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 Rp 5,963
$0.16 TND 0.48
131.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.65 Rp 43K
$1.51 TND 4.39
75.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.63 Rp 59K
$1.89 TND 5.51
92.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
$0.45 TND 1.3
235.56%
White Bread (500g)
$1.63 Rp 26.4K
$0.07 TND 0.2
2228.57%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.77 Rp 12.5K
$1.49 TND 4.33
-48.32%
Eggs
$1.43 Rp 23.1K
$1.55 TND 4.5
-7.74%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.26 Rp 53K
$11.14 TND 32.42
-70.74%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.49 Rp 56.6K
$5.67 TND 16.51
-38.45%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.21 Rp 100.8K
$12.1 TND 35.2
-48.68%
Apples (1kg)
$1.66 Rp 27K
$2.22 TND 6.46
-25.23%
Banana (1kg)
$1.22 Rp 19.8K
$2.35 TND 6.84
-48.09%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 Rp 30.7K
$1.05 TND 3.06
80.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.77 Rp 12.6K
$0.68 TND 1.97
13.24%
Potato (1kg)
$0.84 Rp 13.6K
$0.67 TND 1.95
25.37%
Onion (1kg)
$1.89 Rp 30.7K
$0.72 TND 2.11
162.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.45 Rp 7,274
$0.52 TND 1.5
-13.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.34 Rp 5,547
$0.25 TND 0.72
36.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$3.45 TND 10.03
-47.25%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.13 Rp 196.8K
$6.97 TND 20.27
74.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.43 Rp 39.5K
$1.1 TND 3.19
120.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.61 Rp 58.6K
$1.07 TND 3.1
237.38%
🚌 Getting Around
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.58 Rp 9,439
$0.35 TND 1.02
65.71%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.67 Rp 303.1K
$10.14 TND 29.5
84.12%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.51 Rp 8,314
$0.29 TND 0.84
75.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.31 Rp 5,088
$0.33 TND 0.97
-6.06%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.11 Rp 50.5K
$7.64 TND 22.23
-59.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.67 Rp 10.9K
$0.79 TND 2.29
-15.19%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.7K Rp 384.8M
$35.9K TND 104.5K
-33.96%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.6K Rp 447.5M
$34.6K TND 100.8K
-20.42%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$50.1 Rp 813.5K
$45.79 TND 133
9.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.24 Rp 68.9K
$9.84 TND 28.64
-56.91%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.09 Rp 309.8K
$14.73 TND 42.86
29.60%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$26.72 Rp 433.7K
$23.9 TND 69.6
11.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.5 Rp 121.7K
$12.96 TND 37.72
-42.13%
Cinema Ticket
$2.17 Rp 35.3K
$4.6 TND 13.37
-52.83%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$90.9 Rp 1.5M
$107 TND 311
-14.97%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,353 Rp 70.7M
$2,437 TND 7,091
78.65%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.3 Rp 589.2K
$24.09 TND 70.1
50.68%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.46 Rp 397K
$43.79 TND 127
-44.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$61.8 Rp 1M
$47.33 TND 138
30.49%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.66 Rp 660.1K
$64.6 TND 188
-37.01%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$75.7 Rp 1.2M
$117 TND 340
-35.29%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$127 Rp 2.1M
$137 TND 400
-7.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$151 Rp 2.5M
$381 TND 1,110
-60.41%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$259 Rp 4.2M
$276 TND 803
-6.03%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,560 Rp 41.6M
$876 TND 2,550
192.08%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,630 Rp 26.5M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Mataram
Kairouan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$180 Rp 2.9M
$332 TND 965
-45.58%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9
13.6
-33.82%

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Last update for Mataram: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kairouan: October 29, 2025

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