MigrantoCost of living in Tunisia
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
TND 784
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
TND 366richest 20%
TND 1,970
Tunisia grows and makes a good deal of what it consumes, and a soft local currency keeps everyday prices low for anyone earning from elsewhere. Local food, labor, and services come cheap; the cost climbs mainly on imported and branded goods. The gap between a comfortable life and a lean one is there but manageable — most people live within reach of one another.
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Cost of living in Tunisia
TND 366/mo
vs TND 2,340 in your country
Take-home
TND 480
vs TND 3,510 in your country
Potential savings
TND 114
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How living costs in Tunisia compare
Across Africa, Tunisia ranks among the costlier places to live, though measured against the world it lands squarely in the middle. Cheap local goods hold the global picture down even while prices look steep beside poorer neighbors. For an outside earner, that's the appeal — it stands tall at home but stays moderate on the world stage.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Tunisia?
A typical person in Tunisia spends about TND 784 a month — around TND 9,410 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Tunisia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Tunisia is about $268 a month, or roughly $3,216 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Tunisia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about TND 366 a month per person, a typical one around TND 784, and a comfortable life around TND 1,040. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Tunisia enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about TND 784 a month, while the average take-home pay in Tunisia is about TND 828. For more on incomes, see salaries in Tunisia.
Is Tunisia an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Tunisia is more expensive than 42% of countries worldwide and ranks 4th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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