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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Tunisia
Spending runs from TND 366 a month in the poorest fifth to TND 1,970 in the richest
Per person, whole country
TND 784
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
TND 366richest 20%
TND 1,970
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Key facts
The cost of living in Tunisia in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 87% of countries. A basket that costs TND 2,920 at world-middle prices costs TND 2,080 here.
Typical spending takes 95% of the average wage
A typical person spends TND 784 a month while the average take-home wage is TND 828, so 5% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Tunisia compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Tunisia against other countries
Cheaper than 87% of countries
Where Tunisia sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs TND 2,920 at world-middle prices costs TND 2,080 here.
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 standard of living in Tunisia?
By spending, Tunisia ranks #108 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about TND 784 a month, the poorest 20% about TND 366 and the richest 20% about TND 1,970. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Tunisia?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian Dinar (TND). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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