Cost of Living

Tunis, Tunisia

Live cost-of-living data for Tunis — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
18/ 10082% cheaper than New York
$530/mo
Median Income
51/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$400/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$240/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
Food & Groceries
20/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.35/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.8/kg
Transportation
18/100
Monthly Transit Pass$10/month
One-Way Ticket$0.35/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.45/km
Utilities
22/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$35/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$20/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
Healthcare
28/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$25/visit
Dentist Visit$35/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
25/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$150/month
International Primary School (yearly)$5,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$200/course
Entertainment
25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$12/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
Clothing
35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
20/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$10/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
Dining Out
18/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$2.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$20/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
30/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$3/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$8/pack
Fitness & Sports
25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

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 18/100, where New York = 100. It is 82% 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 18) is 82% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,050/month by moving from New York to Tunis.

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