El Jem, Mahdia, Tunisia · Population 50,611
▼ -6% vs Tunisia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | د.ت11.16 ($3.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | د.ت44.64 ($14.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | د.ت3.35 ($1.08) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | د.ت253 ($81.60) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | د.ت40.92 ($13.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | د.ت108 ($34.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | د.ت31.25 ($10.08) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | د.ت31.25 ($10.08) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | د.ت8.18 ($2.64) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ت463 ($150) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | د.ت322 ($104) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | د.ت967 ($312) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in El Jem is د.ت1,085 ($350) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ت1,066 ($344) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ت1,386 ($447) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ت322 ($104)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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د.ت1,066 ($344) / moEl Jem is one of the key cities in Tunisia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ت1,066 ($344), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ت322 ($104) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ت2,466 ($795) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ت1,901 ($613) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in El Jem is د.ت1,085 ($350). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ت1,386 ($447) per month.