Cost of Living in Tunisia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Tunisia
Address: TN

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $473 (excluding rent), and $674 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,119 (excluding rent), and $1,458 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.48 TND 10.05

$2.08 TND 6.02

$7.64 TND 22.08

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$20.68 TND 59.8

$13.78 TND 39.83

$41.36 TND 120

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.14 TND 14.86

$4.12 TND 11.90

$6.86 TND 19.83

Cappuccino

$0.96 TND 2.79

$0.52 TND 1.51

$1.73 TND 5.01

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

$0.67 TND 1.94

$0.53 TND 1.52

$1.05 TND 3.04

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.29 TND 0.84

$0.21 TND 0.60

$0.71 TND 2.05

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.67 TND 4.82

$1.01 TND 2.91

$2.96 TND 8.56

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.32 TND 6.70

$1.49 TND 4.30

$3.32 TND 9.59

Milk (1 liter)

$0.47 TND 1.35

$0.40 TND 1.15

$0.65 TND 1.87

White Bread (500g)

$0.19 TND 0.54

$0.07 TND 0.21

$0.71 TND 2.06

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.50 TND 4.32

$0.79 TND 2.29

$2.32 TND 6.70

Eggs

$1.63 TND 4.72

$1.03 TND 2.99

$2.06 TND 5.95

Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.07 TND 31.99

$6.21 TND 17.95

$17.25 TND 49.85

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.87 TND 16.95

$2.99 TND 8.65

$6.98 TND 20.18

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$13.76 TND 39.75

$10.02 TND 28.95

$16.70 TND 48.27

Apples (1kg)

$1.91 TND 5.52

$1.01 TND 2.92

$3.02 TND 8.73

Banana (1kg)

$2.94 TND 8.48

$2.01 TND 5.82

$5.54 TND 16.02

Oranges (1kg)

$1.15 TND 3.33

$0.62 TND 1.80

$1.90 TND 5.48

Tomato (1kg)

$0.77 TND 2.23

$0.35 TND 1.01

$1.05 TND 3.03

Potato (1kg)

$0.69 TND 1.99

$0.40 TND 1.15

$0.99 TND 2.86

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)

$0.32 TND 0.93

$0.25 TND 0.72

$0.35 TND 1.01

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.32 TND 9.60

$3.99 TND 11.53

Wine (Bottle)

$6.75 TND 19.49

$3.37 TND 9.75

$9.10 TND 26.30

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.29 TND 3.73

$0.70 TND 2.01

$1.84 TND 5.33

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.32 TND 3.81

$0.93 TND 2.70

$1.99 TND 5.76

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.36 TND 1.03

$0.18 TND 0.51

$0.53 TND 1.54

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$10.31 TND 29.80

$6.88 TND 19.89

$17.19 TND 49.69

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.29 TND 0.84

$0.40 TND 1.14

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.31 TND 0.89

$0.18 TND 0.53

$0.60 TND 1.74

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.11 TND 11.87

$3.15 TND 9.10

$9.44 TND 27.28

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.87 TND 2.52

$0.80 TND 2.31

$0.90 TND 2.61

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

$41.0K TND 118.4K

$34.1K TND 98.7K

$46.8K TND 135.2K

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

$36.4K TND 105.1K

$33.9K TND 97.8K

$38.0K TND 109.8K

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

$52.6 TND 152

$33.38 TND 96.5

$84.1 TND 243

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

$10.11 TND 29.21

$5.12 TND 14.81

$17.09 TND 49.38

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$19.49 TND 56.3

$13.31 TND 38.48

$33.29 TND 96.2

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$28.15 TND 81.4

$17.13 TND 49.51

$41.12 TND 119

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.49 TND 36.10

$6.71 TND 19.38

$20.11 TND 58.1

Cinema Ticket

$5.51 TND 15.92

$3.45 TND 9.96

$6.89 TND 19.92

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

$95.3 TND 275

$50.5 TND 146

$168 TND 487

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$2,725 TND 7,875

$1,533 TND 4,430

$5,110 TND 14.8K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$42.34 TND 122

$20.52 TND 59.3

$68.4 TND 198

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$53.3 TND 154

$23.68 TND 68.5

$102 TND 293

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$96.9 TND 280

$50.1 TND 145

$150 TND 435

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$73.6 TND 213

$33.48 TND 96.8

$151 TND 435

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$231 TND 667

$167 TND 482

$333 TND 964

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$154 TND 444

$101 TND 292

$269 TND 777

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$398 TND 1,151

$233 TND 675

$600 TND 1,735

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$271 TND 785

$167 TND 482

$433 TND 1,252

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,050 TND 3,035

$700 TND 2,023

$1,785 TND 5,159

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$620 TND 1,793

$338 TND 976

$844 TND 2,439

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$333 TND 963

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 17, 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	$479	$701	$1,107	$1,464	-	-
2	Beja	57000	32	$519	$644	$1,053	$1,575	260.94	18.47
3	Ben Arous	88322	33	$456	$652	$1,265	$1,477	128.06	23.91
4	Bizerte	136917	25	$411	$494	$856	$1,162	157.95	21.44
5	Carthage	21276	32	$449	$638	$1,194	$1,497	109.54	23.93
6	Djerba	-	23	$371	$472	$815	$1,183	346.53	8.1
7	El Kef	73710	27	$398	$549	$780	$1,186	23.5	21.16
8	Gabes	130984	28	$385	$544	$1,139	$1,179	102.54	19.46
9	Gafsa	111170	29	$471	$562	$1,076	$1,176	38.35	18.76
10	Hammamet	-	38	$464	$751	$1,126	$1,532	111.78	21.79
11	Kairouan	139070	28	$325	$555	$782	$1,217	75.68	23.12
12	Kasserine	83534	25	$418	$494	$823	$1,039	120.54	17.04
13	Kelibia	58491	30	$400	$591	$1,080	$1,280	22.43	17.61
14	Ksar Hellal	-	33	$425	$648	$1,270	$1,452	48.91	13.53
15	La Marsa	-	38	$459	$775	$1,159	$1,947	47.58	23.93
16	Le Bardo	-	34	$488	$686	$1,179	$1,483	87.3	23.93
17	Mahdia	79545	29	$369	$580	$983	$1,161	122.31	19.44
18	Manouba	58792	32	$490	$658	$1,156	$1,349	16.41	26.83
19	Menzel Temime	65645	31	$410	$629	$1,232	$1,420	146.67	20.68
20	Mohammedia	-	32	$510	$630	$1,043	$1,391	8.85	22.14
21	Monastir	104535	34	$424	$661	$1,225	$1,473	73.93	16.91
22	Msaken	56000	34	$549	$675	$1,190	$1,513	125.1	20.9
23	Nabeul	73128	32	$396	$638	$944	$1,366	139.68	21.55
24	Sfax	955421	31	$438	$612	$1,087	$1,386	151.32	22.22
25	Sousse	221530	36	$500	$708	$1,220	$1,631	88.53	23.91
26	Tataouine	56000	23	$329	$475	$773	$1,017	214.82	25.9
27	Tozeur	37365	30	$395	$585	$851	$1,273	77.2	27.2
28	Tunis	728453	37	$504	$740	$1,224	$1,619	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.