Travel budget and cost of living in Tunisia how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Tunisia

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Tunisia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tunisia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 36 for 2 ppl.
$ 3.8 per person
$ 1 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 636* (1736 TND)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 88 for 2 ppl.
$ 9.2 per person
$ 2.6 per person
$ 3.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1656* (4522 TND)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 94 for 2 ppl.
$ 14 per person
$ 6 per person
$ 7.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2051* (5600 TND)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Tunisia in 2020

Cost of living: Tunisia VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Tunisia in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Tunisia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Tunisia compared to the national average.

Cities	/Tunisia	View Details
Tunis	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Tunis
Bizerte	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Bizerte
Hammamet	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Hammamet
Soussa	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Soussa
Sfax	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sfax
Kairouan	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kairouan
Kelibia	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kelibia
Tabarka	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tabarka
Djerba	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Djerba
Mahdia	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Mahdia
Monastir	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Monastir
Tozeur	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tozeur
El Kef	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in El Kef
Kasserine	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kasserine
Gafsa	23% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Gafsa

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Local prices in Tunisia by expense type

Tunisia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tunisia costs 73% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 2.3/person
($ 1.4 to $ 4.4)

85% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 7.4/person
($ 4.7 to $ 15)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 3.7/person
($ 3 to $ 4.4)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 0.7/cup
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Tunisia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tunisia costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 36/night
($ 36 to $ 36)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 95/night
($ 65 to $ 140)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 52 to $ 122)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 77 to $ 150)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 168/night
($ 131 to $ 217)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 65/month
($ 41 to $ 91)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 113/month
($ 65 to $ 186)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 107/month
($ 63 to $ 169)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 118/month
($ 100 to $ 143)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 171/month
($ 98 to $ 273)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Tunisia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tunisia costs 67% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

48% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.1/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

95% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

82% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 7.9/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 13)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 5.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

81% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

87% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.4/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

85% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 9.6/kg
($ 7.4 to $ 11)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tunisia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Tunisia costs 55% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

90% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 11/month
($ 7.4 to $ 23)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

94% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 46/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 143)

16% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Tunisia: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Tunisia costs 74% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 40/month
($ 23 to $ 75)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 21/month
($ 11 to $ 45)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 194/month
($ 112 to $ 296)

85% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1375

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 131/month
($ 75 to $ 222)

88% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1099

Flat (centre)

$ 347/month
($ 222 to $ 590)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2203

Flat (suburbs)

$ 245/month
($ 149 to $ 443)

85% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1741

Gym

$ 26/month
($ 13 to $ 45)

34% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 73/month
($ 38 to $ 130)

92% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 952

Private primary school

$ 2216/yr
($ 1105 to $ 4925)

86% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16573

Tunisia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tunisia costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 3.7/ticket
($ 3 to $ 5.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 8/hr
($ 4.4 to $ 11)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Tunisia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Tunisia costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 45
($ 20 to $ 93)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 20 to $ 75)

16% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 89
($ 45 to $ 130)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 59
($ 27 to $ 112)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Tunis

$ 304
(fair price: $ 247)

Montreal → Tunis

$ 892
(fair price: $ 790)

Manchester → Tunis

$ 324
(fair price: $ 268)

Dublin → Tunis

$ 340
(fair price: $ 280)

New York City → Tunis

$ 802
(fair price: $ 692)

London → Monastir

$ 364
(fair price: $ 300)

London → Djerba

$ 431
(fair price: $ 333)

Edinburgh → Tunis

$ 360
(fair price: $ 296)

Manchester → Monastir

$ 433
(fair price: $ 347)

Los Angeles → Tunis

$ 961
(fair price: $ 830)

Toronto (Ontario) → Tunis

$ 987
(fair price: $ 872)

Manchester → Djerba

$ 468
(fair price: $ 370)

Dublin → Monastir

$ 377
(fair price: $ 316)

Dublin → Djerba

$ 427
(fair price: $ 337)

Sydney → Tunis

$ 1587
(fair price: $ 1421)

Melbourne → Tunis

$ 1579
(fair price: $ 1424)

Edinburgh → Monastir

$ 498
(fair price: $ 386)

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About the information on the cost of living in Tunisia

The information about the cost of living in Tunisia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Tunisia updated on 12-09-2020.

Travel budget and cost of living in Tunisia how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Tunisia

Tunisia: calculate your travel budget

Tunisia: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Tunisia in 2020

Cost of living: Tunisia VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Tunisia by city

Local prices in Tunisia by expense type

Tunisia: Restaurant budget

Tunisia: Hotel and accommodation budget

Tunisia: Supermarket food budget

Tunisia: Public and private transport budget

Tunisia: Budget for living and housing

Tunisia: Leisure activity budget

Tunisia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

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