Cost of Living in Tunisia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Tunisia
Address: TN

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $471 (excluding rent), and $681 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,132 (excluding rent), and $1,444 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.35 TND 9.73

$2.01 TND 5.83

$7.37 TND 21.38

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$19.99 TND 58.0

$13.32 TND 38.63

$39.97 TND 116

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.11 TND 14.81

$4.09 TND 11.87

$6.82 TND 19.77

Cappuccino

$0.97 TND 2.80

$0.52 TND 1.52

$1.74 TND 5.04

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.63 TND 1.83

$0.50 TND 1.44

$0.99 TND 2.88

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.27 TND 0.78

$0.19 TND 0.56

$0.65 TND 1.89

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.72 TND 4.99

$1.04 TND 3.01

$3.05 TND 8.86

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.40 TND 6.96

$1.54 TND 4.46

$3.43 TND 9.96

Milk (1 liter)

$0.51 TND 1.47

$0.43 TND 1.26

$0.70 TND 2.03

White Bread (500g)

$0.15 TND 0.45

$0.06 TND 0.17

$0.58 TND 1.68

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.57 TND 4.55

$0.83 TND 2.41

$2.43 TND 7.06

Eggs

$1.63 TND 4.73

$1.03 TND 2.99

$2.05 TND 5.96

Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.02 TND 31.96

$6.19 TND 17.94

$17.18 TND 49.81

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.05 TND 17.54

$3.09 TND 8.95

$7.20 TND 20.89

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$13.98 TND 40.54

$10.18 TND 29.52

$16.97 TND 49.22

Apples (1kg)

$1.97 TND 5.71

$1.04 TND 3.02

$3.11 TND 9.02

Banana (1kg)

$3.04 TND 8.81

$2.08 TND 6.04

$5.74 TND 16.63

Oranges (1kg)

$1.11 TND 3.21

$0.60 TND 1.73

$1.82 TND 5.28

Tomato (1kg)

$0.77 TND 2.24

$0.35 TND 1.01

$1.05 TND 3.04

Potato (1kg)

$0.72 TND 2.09

$0.42 TND 1.21

$1.04 TND 3.00

Onion (1kg)

$0.59 TND 1.70

$0.33 TND 0.96

$0.83 TND 2.41

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.44 TND 1.28

$0.26 TND 0.75

$0.65 TND 1.89

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.33 TND 0.94

$0.25 TND 0.73

$0.36 TND 1.03

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.45 TND 10.00

$4.14 TND 12.01

Wine (Bottle)

$6.86 TND 19.89

$3.43 TND 9.95

$9.26 TND 26.86

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.28 TND 3.72

$0.69 TND 2.01

$1.83 TND 5.32

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.31 TND 3.81

$0.93 TND 2.70

$1.99 TND 5.77

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.33 TND 0.95

$0.16 TND 0.48

$0.49 TND 1.43

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$10.05 TND 29.15

$6.71 TND 19.45

$16.76 TND 48.60

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.31 TND 0.91

$0.43 TND 1.25

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.31 TND 0.88

$0.18 TND 0.53

$0.60 TND 1.74

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.97 TND 11.52

$3.05 TND 8.83

$9.13 TND 26.47

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.87 TND 2.51

$0.80 TND 2.31

$0.90 TND 2.60

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$40.0K TND 116.1K

$33.4K TND 96.7K

$45.7K TND 132.5K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$35.7K TND 103.6K

$33.3K TND 96.5K

$37.3K TND 108.3K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$52.6 TND 152

$33.34 TND 96.7

$84.0 TND 244

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$9.85 TND 28.56

$4.99 TND 14.48

$16.65 TND 48.28

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$20.04 TND 58.1

$13.69 TND 39.69

$34.22 TND 99.2

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$27.40 TND 79.5

$16.67 TND 48.35

$40.02 TND 116

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.65 TND 36.70

$6.79 TND 19.70

$20.37 TND 59.1

Cinema Ticket

$5.39 TND 15.62

$3.37 TND 9.77

$6.74 TND 19.54

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$96.5 TND 280

$51.2 TND 148

$171 TND 495

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$2,720 TND 7,888

$1,530 TND 4,437

$5,100 TND 14.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$42.41 TND 123

$20.56 TND 59.6

$68.5 TND 199

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$53.3 TND 155

$23.69 TND 68.7

$102 TND 294

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$98.2 TND 285

$50.8 TND 147

$152 TND 442

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$73.6 TND 214

$33.49 TND 97.1

$151 TND 437

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$233 TND 675

$168 TND 487

$336 TND 975

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$157 TND 454

$103 TND 298

$274 TND 795

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$407 TND 1,181

$239 TND 692

$614 TND 1,780

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$273 TND 790

$167 TND 485

$435 TND 1,261

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,087 TND 3,153

$725 TND 2,102

$1,849 TND 5,361

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$642 TND 1,861

$349 TND 1,013

$873 TND 2,532

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$340 TND 987

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

11.33

7.5

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

Last update: January 12, 2026

By City in Tunisia

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Ariana	-	35	$470	$676	$1,119	$1,466	-	-
2	Beja	57000	32	$407	$649	$1,093	$1,551	260.94	18.47
3	Ben Arous	88322	33	$487	$642	$1,066	$1,473	128.06	23.91
4	Bizerte	136917	25	$392	$500	$824	$1,156	157.95	21.44
5	Carthage	21276	32	$484	$641	$1,272	$1,467	109.54	23.93
6	Djerba	-	23	$386	$471	$811	$1,190	346.53	8.1
7	El Kef	73710	27	$433	$537	$916	$1,208	23.5	21.16
8	Gabes	130984	28	$409	$551	$991	$1,186	102.54	19.46
9	Gafsa	111170	29	$466	$561	$1,065	$1,174	38.35	18.76
10	Hammamet	-	38	$384	$772	$1,073	$1,558	111.78	21.79
11	Kairouan	139070	28	$375	$571	$784	$1,180	75.68	23.12
12	Kasserine	83534	25	$338	$498	$787	$1,044	120.54	17.04
13	Kelibia	58491	30	$370	$591	$960	$1,266	22.43	17.61
14	Ksar Hellal	-	33	$492	$656	$1,072	$1,488	48.91	13.53
15	La Marsa	-	38	$452	$772	$962	$1,950	47.58	23.93
16	Le Bardo	-	34	$469	$694	$1,023	$1,491	87.3	23.93
17	Mahdia	79545	29	$384	$567	$1,098	$1,167	122.31	19.44
18	Manouba	58792	32	$399	$634	$1,080	$1,325	16.41	26.83
19	Menzel Temime	65645	31	$401	$616	$1,095	$1,381	146.67	20.68
20	Mohammedia	-	32	$508	$625	$1,082	$1,388	8.85	22.14
21	Monastir	104535	34	$487	$658	$1,113	$1,471	73.93	16.91
22	Msaken	56000	34	$430	$670	$1,211	$1,501	125.1	20.9
23	Nabeul	73128	32	$457	$633	$1,041	$1,375	139.68	21.55
24	Sfax	955421	31	$443	$624	$1,075	$1,375	151.32	22.22
25	Sousse	221530	36	$500	$718	$1,236	$1,605	88.53	23.91
26	Tataouine	56000	23	$321	$464	$993	$1,032	214.82	25.9
27	Tozeur	37365	30	$462	$583	$898	$1,269	77.2	27.2
28	Tunis	728453	37	$513	$746	$1,252	$1,585	29.48	23.93

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Cost of Living in Tunisia - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Tunisia varies by city and season, offering a broad value spectrum for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. Urban centers provide easy access to services, coworking spaces, and dining that stays affordable relative to Western markets, while smaller towns keep daily expenses low. Costs rise in coastal tourist hubs during peak season and ease inland in off-season periods. You'll save by using public transport, shopping at local markets, and choosing longer-term rentals to lock in steady rates. Tip: Map your daily routines to neighborhoods that fit your work and lifestyle.

When searching housing, look for apartments in central neighborhoods near markets and transit hubs, or quieter areas a short ride from the city center. Food options range from vibrant local markets and street snacks to affordable casual restaurants; grocery budgeting is possible with seasonal produce. For transport, you'll rely on a mix of buses, trains, and shared taxis; consider a monthly pass if you'll move around often. Errands feel practical when you cluster needs by neighborhood. Tunisia living cost varies by area, so anchor your housing and shopping choices to your daily routine. Tip: plan a weekly shopping route and keep a small grocery list for efficient trips.

Quality of life in Tunisia depends on balancing your budget with your lifestyle and neighborhood fit. Start with a simple framework: allocate for housing, utilities, groceries, dining, transport, and leisure, plus a small buffer for emergencies. Seasonality matters in coastal areas, with hotter summers driving energy use and visitor flows; inland towns can feel steadier but offer fewer higher-end options. Neighborhoods near business districts or universities often shave minutes from your daily routine, while quieter suburbs provide space and a calmer pace. Tip: use a short-term trial stay in a few areas to test daily life before longer commitments.