🇹🇳Cost of Living in Tunis
Tunisia · Population: 2,700,000 · Cost Index: 30/100
Cost of Living in Tunis
Tunisia · Africa
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia, located on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa near the ruins of ancient Carthage. The city blends its rich Arab-Islamic heritage with French colonial influences, featuring a UNESCO-listed medina and a cosmopolitan modern center.
2,700,000
Population
30
Cost Index
50
Safety Index
45
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $550 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$280.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$160.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$500.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$300.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$3.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$20.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.60Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.15Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.90Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.30Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.80Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.00Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$12.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.20Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.30Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.25Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.70Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$40.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$8.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$18.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$10.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$15.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$22.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$3.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.20Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$35.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$18.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- TND
- Language
- Arabic/French
- Cost Index
- 30/100
- Safety Index
- 50/100
- Quality of Life
- 45/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.