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
19/ 10081% cheaper than New York
-34% rent since Jul 2026
$300/mo
Median Income
63/100
Safety
19%
Income Tax
mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
16/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$263/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$195/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$435/month
Food & Groceries
25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.55/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.15/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$22/month
One-Way Ticket$0.33/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.49/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$50/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$24/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$55/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
30/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$200/month
International Primary School (yearly)$4,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$280/course
Entertainment
25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5.25/ticket
Theater Ticket$18/ticket
Museum Entry$7/ticket
Clothing
30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$22/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$55/pair
Personal Care
25/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$18/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
22/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5.25/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$22/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
25/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

18 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: La Marsa, Sidi Bou Said, Carthage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tunis cheap to live in?

Tunis has a cost of living index of 19/100, where New York = 100. It is 81% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $680–$952 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tunis?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tunis costs approximately $263/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $195/month.

Is Tunis good for digital nomads?

Tunis has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 18 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 $300 USD. The income tax rate is around 19%.

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

Tunis (cost index 19) is 81% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,025/month by moving from New York to Tunis.

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