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Cost of Living in Kelibia

For one person, living costs in Kelibia are estimated at $641 a month, including rent and utilities, which take about a third of the total. Other living expenses average about $15 a day.

Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Kelibia

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Kelibia actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Living costs for one person come to about $641 monthly including rent, or $442 excluding housing.

$641 /mo

Estimated monthly costs for a couple: $1,000 with rent, or $744 without housing.

$1,000 /mo

Monthly costs for a family of three come to about $1,359 including rent, or $1,046 for daily expenses alone.

$1,359 /mo

Kelibia sits about 53% below the global median. Within Africa, costs are 29% below average – relatively affordable for the region.

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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.75 TND 8.27
$2.75 TND 8.27
$8.59 TND 25.87
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.65 TND 41.13
$12.60 TND 37.97
$27.31 TND 82.3
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.31 TND 9.96
$3.31 TND 9.96
$6.62 TND 19.94
Cappuccino
$0.62 TND 1.86
$0.52 TND 1.58
$2.80 TND 8.45
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 TND 1.56
$0.52 TND 1.56
$0.87 TND 2.62
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 TND 0.82
$0.21 TND 0.63
$0.35 TND 1.07
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.66 TND 5.00
$1.00 TND 3.01
$3.62 TND 10.90
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.69 TND 5.10
$1.35 TND 4.07
$2.03 TND 6.11
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$0.42 TND 1.26
$0.33 TND 1.00
$0.88 TND 2.64
White Bread (500g)
$0.17 TND 0.53
$0.13 TND 0.40
$0.28 TND 0.83
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.84 TND 5.54
$1.15 TND 3.46
$2.39 TND 7.19
Eggs
$1.42 TND 4.29
$0.98 TND 2.97
$1.98 TND 5.96
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.63 TND 44.06
$8.97 TND 27.02
$18.97 TND 57.1
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.17 TND 18.59
$4.93 TND 14.87
$6.58 TND 19.83
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.85 TND 44.73
$9.56 TND 28.81
$16.75 TND 50.5
Apples (1kg)
$1.15 TND 3.47
$0.55 TND 1.66
$1.98 TND 5.97
Banana (1kg)
$2.64 TND 7.96
$2.32 TND 6.98
$7.28 TND 21.92
Oranges (1kg)
$0.72 TND 2.16
$0.48 TND 1.44
$1.61 TND 4.84
Tomato (1kg)
$0.65 TND 1.97
$0.49 TND 1.47
$1.10 TND 3.32
Potato (1kg)
$0.65 TND 1.96
$0.49 TND 1.47
$1.30 TND 3.93
Onion (1kg)
$0.79 TND 2.38
$0.42 TND 1.26
$1.08 TND 3.24
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.45 TND 1.36
$0.22 TND 0.67
$0.54 TND 1.62
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.26 TND 0.78
$0.26 TND 0.78
$0.38 TND 1.15
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.38 TND 10.18
$2.70 TND 8.15
$4.06 TND 12.22
Wine (Bottle)
$5.01 TND 15.08
$3.36 TND 10.11
$6.66 TND 20.08
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.23 TND 3.71
$1.16 TND 3.49
$1.30 TND 3.93
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 TND 4.10
$1.02 TND 3.07
$1.70 TND 5.13
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.35 TND 1.06
$0.18 TND 0.53
$0.41 TND 1.25
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.02 TND 30.20
$6.69 TND 20.14
$13.36 TND 40.26
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.31 TND 0.94
$0.18 TND 0.54
$0.31 TND 0.94
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 TND 0.98
$0.16 TND 0.49
$0.56 TND 1.70
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.07 TND 12.26
$2.03 TND 6.13
$6.10 TND 18.39
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.83 TND 2.49
$0.75 TND 2.26
$0.83 TND 2.49
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$40.0K TND 120.4K
$40.0K TND 120.4K
$40.0K TND 120.4K
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.8K TND 107.9K
$35.8K TND 107.9K
$35.8K TND 107.9K
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$43.10 TND 130
$32.99 TND 99.4
$63.1 TND 190
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.31 TND 31.05
$4.43 TND 13.33
$16.48 TND 49.65
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.03 TND 51.3
$11.92 TND 35.91
$27.25 TND 82.1
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$15.89 TND 47.85
$15.05 TND 45.33
$16.71 TND 50.4
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$12.25 TND 36.90
$6.59 TND 19.84
$12.25 TND 36.90
Cinema Ticket
$3.42 TND 10.29
$2.73 TND 8.23
$4.44 TND 13.39
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$61.5 TND 185
$50.4 TND 152
$67.1 TND 202
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,926 TND 5,802
$1,660 TND 5,002
$2,192 TND 6,603
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.80 TND 141
$44.22 TND 133
$49.39 TND 149
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$67.0 TND 202
$50.1 TND 151
$84.1 TND 253
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$110 TND 330
$100 TND 301
$117 TND 352
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$67.1 TND 202
$40.28 TND 121
$143 TND 430
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$204 TND 616
$165 TND 498
$264 TND 796
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$157 TND 472
$101 TND 305
$185 TND 558
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$368 TND 1,107
$284 TND 855
$501 TND 1,509
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$270 TND 814
$208 TND 626
$399 TND 1,202
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$958 TND 2,886
$733 TND 2,207
$1,097 TND 3,305
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$612 TND 1,843
$167 TND 502
$666 TND 2,007
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$236 TND 712
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11
11
11

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: October 24, 2026

Monthly budget structure
Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.
Kelibia $641
Groceries & Markets
$193
Accommodation & Living
$157
Clothing & Footwear
$131
Monthly Utilities & Internet
$70
Eating Out
$54
Sport & Entertainment
$23
Getting Around
$13

Cost Breakdown

Expect to pay about $204 for a central one-bedroom, or $157 outside the center. At 87% of the average salary ($236), housing is the biggest financial pressure.

Average take-home pay sits at $236, while typical expenses reach $641. The gap means tight budgeting for locals, though expats with foreign income can live comfortably.

Expect to spend about $193 monthly on groceries. Dining out at a mid-range restaurant costs roughly $14 for two – well below the African average of $41.

Public transport is priced at around $10.02 per month – among the cheapest in Africa (average $29).

Cost Highlights

Kelibia has the 10th cheapest milk worldwide

Cappuccino is cheaper than 94% of cities in Africa

Fast food meal is cheaper than 92% of cities in Africa

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05:52 5:52 AM
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👥 Population
58,491
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Cost of Living in Kelibia - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kelibia generally affordable for long stays, and who tends to find it good value compared with other coastal towns?
Cost of Living in Kelibia is generally approachable, especially if you prioritize local options and avoid tourist-centered outlets. You can expect basic groceries, simple street foods, and public transport to remain manageable, though imported goods or specialty restaurants can push costs higher. The town offers a mix of modest apartments and guesthouses, with longer stays often negotiable. For digital nomads, the balance shifts with the season: quieter shoulder periods make housing searches easier, while peak months bring more activity and variability. Budget-minded travelers tend to stretch value by cooking at home and choosing markets over stand-alone cafés. Tip: Start with a short, local-market-based plan to calibrate your daily spend and neighborhood choices.
What does daily life look like for housing, food, transport, and errands in Kelibia, and how should someone approach searches?
Daily life in Kelibia centers on a simple Mediterranean rhythm: markets, harbor dining, and a compact town center you can navigate on foot. Housing searches tend to favor small apartments in walkable neighborhoods near the old town or the beach, with stays often negotiable for longer periods. Food options range from affordable street fare to family-run eateries; you save by cooking with fresh produce from markets. Local transport is practical: walking, bikes, and shared taxis, while buses connect you to nearby towns when needed. Kelibia living cost stays reasonable when you favor local services and short, in-person visits to landlords. Tip: map a 2-week trial to compare neighborhoods before signing leases.
What budgeting framework and lifestyle choices help maximize quality of life, and how do seasonality and neighborhoods influence fit in Kelibia?
Quality of life in Kelibia mixes sun, sea, and a slower pace with practical budgeting. Use a simple framework that prioritizes housing first, then food and transport, and leave room for occasional treats. Seasonality shapes options: summer brings busier markets and guesthouses, while winter offers quieter streets and lower crowding at services. Neighborhood fit depends on your vibe: the historic quarter puts you steps from markets and the harbor, while newer areas can offer more space and family-friendly amenities. Save by dining in locally, shopping at markets, and choosing accommodations with kitchen access. Tip: stay flexible and build a lightweight weekly schedule that aligns with the season.
How much does it cost to live in Kelibia in 2026?
As of 2026, monthly living costs in Kelibia come to around $641 including rent, or roughly $442 excluding it. Numbers shift a bit by season and neighborhood, but this range works well as a planning baseline.
What makes Kelibia a budget-friendly city to live in?
Compared to most cities worldwide, Kelibia is just cheap – all-in costs average $641 monthly. Both housing and daily necessities sit below the international median, which explains its popularity with budget travelers, nomads, and locals on modest incomes.
How much should you earn to live well in Kelibia?
Earning $962 monthly in Kelibia means you’re living well – a one-bedroom, regular groceries, transport, and some entertainment without stress. That’s the threshold where most residents feel genuinely comfortable rather than just getting by.
What is the price of renting a flat in Kelibia?
Rents for a 1-bedroom flat in Kelibia range from $157 to $204, depending on location and condition. Central apartments sit at the top of that range; outer neighborhoods and suburbs deliver noticeably better value per square meter.
What does commuting cost in Kelibia?
A monthly transit pass in Kelibia goes for roughly $10.02, which is one of the lighter items on a monthly budget. Coverage across residential and business areas is solid, and most residents without a car rely on it daily.
What are kindergarten prices in Kelibia?
Childcare averages $62 monthly at a private kindergarten in Kelibia. For many families, this single cost rivals rent, so it’s essential to factor in before making a move.
Is $1,000 enough to live comfortably in Kelibia?
$1,000 stretches far in Kelibia – all-in monthly costs average only $641. The surplus means you can build savings, travel a bit, and live above the local average without much effort.
Is Kelibia expat-friendly?
Expats in Kelibia enjoy low crime rates, clean air, family-friendly facilities, and monthly costs average around $641. The international crowd is active and welcoming, and practical stuff – bank accounts, apartment hunting, healthcare – is all manageable with some basic prep.
Is it possible to save on a local salary in Kelibia?
Monthly expenses in Kelibia run around $641, so putting money aside takes more than $962 in income. Keeping housing costs low and avoiding lifestyle creep are the keys to building a decent savings rate here.

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