Tunisia (TN)
North Africa's most Mediterranean country, Tunisia blends Carthaginian ruins, Saharan Desert, and French-influenced cafés with a warm, hospitable culture.
Capital: Tunis
Region: Africa
Language: Arabic
Currency: TND (DT)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 28)
Emergency: 197
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Tunisia — 2026 data in TND.
28
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Very affordable compared to major global cities. Your money goes a long way here.
Food & Groceries
Baguette (200g) DT 0.35–0.50
Local bread (kesra, per loaf) DT 0.20–0.30
Milk (1L, pasteurised) DT 1.80–2.20
Eggs (12) DT 6.00–9.00
Chicken (1kg, whole) DT 12–18
Lamb (1kg, shoulder) DT 40–55
Fresh tuna (1kg) DT 20–35
Tomatoes (1kg) DT 1.00–3.00
Potatoes (1kg) DT 0.80–1.50
Harissa (jar, 200g) DT 1.50–4.00
Olive oil (1L, local) DT 15–22
Couscous (1kg) DT 2.50–4.50
Rice (1kg) DT 2.00–3.50
Imported cheese (200g) DT 8–18
Local wine (750ml bottle, supermarket) DT 18–35
Celtia beer (50cl can, supermarket) DT 3.50–5.00
Monthly groceries for 1 person DT 250–450
Dining Out
Lablabi (street food, bowl) DT 1.50–3.00
Brik (street food) DT 1.50–2.50
Merguez sandwich (street grill) DT 2.50–5.00
Local restaurant lunch (gargote) DT 6–15
Coffee (espresso, café) DT 1.00–2.00
Coffee (cappuccino, tourist café) DT 2.50–5.00
Mint tea with pine nuts DT 1.50–3.00
Pizza (mid-range restaurant) DT 12–22
Restaurant main course (mid-range) DT 15–35
Beer in a restaurant DT 4–8
Dinner for 2 (mid-range, with drinks) DT 60–120
Upscale restaurant dinner per person DT 50–100
Rent
Studio (Tunis, city centre / Menzah) DT 400–700
2-bedroom apartment (Tunis, Les Berges du Lac) DT 800–1,500
2-bedroom apartment (Tunis, La Marsa / Gammarth) DT 700–1,400
3-bedroom villa (La Marsa / Sidi Bou Said) DT 1,500–4,000
1-bedroom apartment (Sousse city centre) DT 300–600
2-bedroom apartment (Sfax) DT 350–700
1-bedroom apartment (Djerba) DT 500–900 (tourist area rates)
Transport
Metro léger single ticket DT 0.50–0.80
TGM train (Tunis–La Marsa, single) DT 0.70–2.50
TRANSTU monthly pass DT 25–40
Bolt/InDriver ride (cross-city Tunis) DT 5–15
Yellow taxi (flagfall + per km) DT 0.50 flagfall + DT 0.80/km
Airport taxi (Tunis-Carthage to centre) DT 20–40
Petrol (per litre, 95 sans-plomb) DT 2.30–2.50
Louage Tunis–Sousse (shared taxi) DT 9–12
Monthly parking (central Tunis) DT 80–180
Bus (intercity SNTRI, Tunis–Sfax) DT 20–30
Health & Insurance
Doctor consultation (private clinic) DT 30–60
Specialist consultation (private) DT 50–120
Dentist check-up (private) DT 30–60
Blood test (private lab) DT 20–60
X-ray DT 25–50
MRI scan (private) DT 200–500
CNAM co-payment (within network) DT 5–20
International health insurance (monthly) DT 260–800
Pharmacy prescription average DT 5–30
Utilities
Electricity (STEG, 1-bedroom apartment) DT 25–80
Water (SONEDE, monthly average) DT 10–30
LPG gas cylinder (13kg) DT 7–10 per cylinder
Broadband internet (ADSL, 4–8 Mbit) DT 30–55
Fibre broadband (FTTH, where available) DT 45–80
Mobile phone plan (with 10GB data) DT 25–50
Childcare
Private jardin d'enfants (monthly) DT 100–350
French Mission school (annual) DT 8,000–18,000
ACST (American school, annual) DT 25,600–57,600
ISC (International School of Carthage, annual) DT 12,000–25,000
Private Arabic/French tutor (per hour) DT 30–60
Bourguiba School language course (per term) DT 300–600
Leisure
Cinema ticket (CinéMadart, IMAX) DT 10–20
Gym membership (monthly) DT 50–120
Hammam entry (traditional bath) DT 3–10
Museum entrance (Bardo National Museum) DT 10–15
Haircut (men) DT 8–20
Haircut (women) DT 30–80
Beach club day pass (Hammamet/La Marsa) DT 10–30
InterNations event entrance DT 30–60
Camel trek (half-day, Douz) DT 60–120
Day trip to Carthage (entry + TGM) DT 20–35
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