Bou Merdès, Mahdia, Tunisia · Population 11,829
▼ -16% vs Tunisia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | د.ت10.04 ($3.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | د.ت40.18 ($12.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | د.ت3.01 ($0.97) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | د.ت228 ($73.44) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | د.ت36.83 ($11.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | د.ت97.09 ($31.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | د.ت28.12 ($9.07) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | د.ت28.12 ($9.07) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | د.ت7.37 ($2.38) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ت406 ($131) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | د.ت283 ($91.17) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ت848 ($274) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Bou Merdès is د.ت977 ($315) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ت952 ($307) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ت1,238 ($399) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ت283 ($91)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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د.ت1,066 ($344) / moBou Merdès is one of the key cities in Tunisia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ت952 ($307), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ت283 ($91) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ت2,196 ($709) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ت1,695 ($547) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Bou Merdès is د.ت977 ($315). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ت1,238 ($399) per month.