Cost of Living in Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis has a cost of living index of 32/100 (New York = 100). It is 68% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

32/100
Cost Index
$530/mo
Median Income
51/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$400/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$240/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 20/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.35/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.8/kg
Dining OutScore: 18/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$2.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$20/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
TransportationScore: 18/100
Monthly Transit Pass$10/month
One-Way Ticket$0.35/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.45/km
UtilitiesScore: 22/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$35/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
HealthcareScore: 28/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$25/visit
Dentist Visit$35/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$12/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
FitnessScore: 25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry
Personal CareScore: 20/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$10/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
ClothingScore: 35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
small
Nomad Community
62/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Marsa, La Marsa, Sfax Street

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tunis cheap to live in?

Tunis has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $640–$896 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tunis?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tunis costs approximately $400/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $240/month.

Is Tunis good for digital nomads?

Tunis has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Tunis?

The median net monthly salary in Tunis is approximately $530 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Tunis compare to New York for cost of living?

Tunis (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Tunis.

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