Sfax travel budget

Sfax: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Sfax

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 56 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 961* (2800 TND)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 73 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • $ 3.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1560* (4550 TND)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • $ 7.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2017* (5880 TND)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Sfax compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sfax in 2025 is 63% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Sfax in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Sfax by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sfax

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sfax is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Sfax (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.63.53.510.510.55.35.31.51.5United StatesSfaxLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.5/person
($ 2.1 to $ 6.9)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 10.5/person
($ 5.3 to $ 22)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.3/person
($ 4.6 to $ 6.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 3.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.1 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.8/cup
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sfax

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sfax is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Sfax (compared to United States)16816824824834934917917925725769697979838356569999United StatesSfax2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 56 to $ 124)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 52 to $ 89)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 65 to $ 94)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 69 to $ 98)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 82 to $ 124)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 56/month
($ 56 to $ 124)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 79/month
($ 71 to $ 91)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 91/month
($ 65 to $ 124)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 99/month
($ 99 to $ 99)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 130/month
($ 110 to $ 150)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Sfax

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sfax is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Sfax (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.21.51.56.26.20.70.70.70.7United StatesSfaxEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.1/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 7.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Sfax

On average, the price of transport in Sfax is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Sfax (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182820.20.20.40.40.90.94747United StatesSfaxBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 47/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 147)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Sfax

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sfax is 74% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.9/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 6.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.9/hr
($ 3.5 to $ 6.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sfax

On average, shopping budget in Sfax is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 3.9)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 42
($ 29 to $ 89)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 58
($ 29 to $ 105)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Sfax
London → Sfax
London → Sfax
$ 593
(fair price: $ 410)



About this information on the cost of living in Sfax

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

The information about the cost of living in Sfax was updated on 28-04-2025.

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