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Cost of Living in Sfax

Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia · Population 660,000

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Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ت1,135 ($366)
Couple, monthlyد.ت2,025 ($653)
Family of four, monthlyد.ت2,629 ($848)

Estimated Prices in Sfax

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ت11.83 ($3.82)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ت47.32 ($15.26)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ت3.55 ($1.14)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ت268 ($86.50)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ت43.38 ($13.99)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ت114 ($36.89)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ت33.12 ($10.68)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ت33.12 ($10.68)per month
Cinema ticketد.ت8.68 ($2.80)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت498 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ت347 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت1,040 ($336)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Sfax is د.ت1,150 ($371) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ت1,135 ($366) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ت1,476 ($476) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ت347 ($112)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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د.ت1,415 ($456) / mo

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د.ت1,135 ($366) / mo

Kairouan

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د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Kebili

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د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Bizerte

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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

Ariana

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د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Living in Sfax

Sfax is one of the key cities in Tunisia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ت1,135 ($366), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ت347 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ت2,629 ($848) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ت2,025 ($653) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Sfax is د.ت1,150 ($371). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ت1,476 ($476) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sfax expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ت1,135 ($366) per month in Sfax including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Tunisia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Sfax?
A net salary of around د.ت1,476 ($476) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sfax with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sfax is د.ت1,150 ($371).
How much is rent in Sfax?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ت498 ($161) per month in the city centre and د.ت347 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ت1,040 ($336).
Is Sfax cheaper than Tunisia on average?
No — Sfax is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Tunisia average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Sfax?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ت268 ($86) in Sfax. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ت12 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.ت4 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sfax compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sfax is estimated at د.ت43 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sfax are estimates based on Tunisia national averages adjusted for city size (population 660,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.