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Cost of Living in Kairouan

Kairouan, Kairouan, Tunisia · Population 186,653

▼ -6% vs Tunisia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ت1,066 ($344)
Couple, monthlyد.ت1,901 ($613)
Family of four, monthlyد.ت2,466 ($795)

Estimated Prices in Kairouan

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ت11.16 ($3.60)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ت44.64 ($14.40)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ت3.35 ($1.08)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ت253 ($81.60)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ت40.92 ($13.20)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ت108 ($34.80)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ت31.25 ($10.08)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ت31.25 ($10.08)per month
Cinema ticketد.ت8.18 ($2.64)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت463 ($150)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ت322 ($104)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت967 ($312)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kairouan 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.ت1,415 ($456) / mo

Sfax

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د.ت1,135 ($366) / mo

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Sousse · pop. 314,071

د.ت1,135 ($366) / mo

Kebili

Kébili · pop. 163,257

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Bizerte

Bizerte · pop. 142,966

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Sakiet ed Daier

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د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

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د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

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د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Living in Kairouan

Kairouan 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 Kairouan 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kairouan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ت1,066 ($344) per month in Kairouan including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Tunisia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kairouan?
A net salary of around د.ت1,386 ($447) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kairouan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kairouan is د.ت1,085 ($350).
How much is rent in Kairouan?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ت463 ($150) per month in the city centre and د.ت322 ($104) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ت967 ($312).
Is Kairouan cheaper than Tunisia on average?
Yes — Kairouan is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Tunisia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kairouan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ت253 ($82) in Kairouan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ت11 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.ت3 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kairouan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kairouan is estimated at د.ت41 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kairouan are estimates based on Tunisia national averages adjusted for city size (population 186,653). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.