Prices and Cost of Living in Tunisia

Food and beverage prices in Tunisia

Popular food products found on store shelves in Tunisia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 1.58 TND (0.5 USD) for a kilo of onions to 32.2 TND (10.19 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 2.57 TND (0.81 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.48 TND (0.15 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 7.41 TND (2.35 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 5.26 TND (1.67 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 0.83 TND (0.26 USD). Dairy prices in Tunisia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 1.51 TND (0.48 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 29.31 TND (9.28 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 15.77 TND (4.99 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 4.26 TND (1.35 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 1.97 TND (0.62 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Tunisia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 2.52 TND (0.8 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.8 TND (0.57 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 15 TND (4.75 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 60 TND (18.99 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 9 TND (2.85 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Tunisia?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 0.7 TND (0.22 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 45 TND (14.24 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 0.8 TND (0.25 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 1 TND (0.32 USD).

Fuel prices in Tunisia

Average fuel prices in Tunisia are 2.6 TND (0.82 USD) per liter of gasoline and 2.27 TND (0.72 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tunisia?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Tunisia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 538 TND (170 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 708 TND (224 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 2953 TND (935 USD) per square meter.