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Cost of Living in Kelaa Kebira

Kelaa Kebira, Sousse, Tunisia · Population 63,264

▼ -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 Kelaa Kebira

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 Kelaa Kebira 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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Other Major Cities in Tunisia

Tunis

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د.ت1,415 ($456) / mo

Sfax

Sfax · pop. 660,000

د.ت1,135 ($366) / mo

Sousse

Sousse · pop. 314,071

د.ت1,135 ($366) / mo

Kairouan

Kairouan · pop. 186,653

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Kebili

Kébili · pop. 163,257

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Bizerte

Bizerte · pop. 142,966

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Sakiet ed Daier

Sfax · pop. 125,204

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Gabès

Gabès · pop. 116,323

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Living in Kelaa Kebira

Kelaa Kebira 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 Kelaa Kebira 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 Kelaa Kebira expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ت1,066 ($344) per month in Kelaa Kebira 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 Kelaa Kebira?
A net salary of around د.ت1,386 ($447) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kelaa Kebira with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kelaa Kebira is د.ت1,085 ($350).
How much is rent in Kelaa Kebira?
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 Kelaa Kebira cheaper than Tunisia on average?
Yes — Kelaa Kebira 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 Kelaa Kebira?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ت253 ($82) in Kelaa Kebira. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ت11 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.ت3 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kelaa Kebira compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kelaa Kebira is estimated at د.ت41 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kelaa Kebira are estimates based on Tunisia national averages adjusted for city size (population 63,264). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.