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Cost of Living in Sidi Bou Ali

Sidi Bou Ali, Sousse, Tunisia · Population 10,464

▼ -16% vs Tunisia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ت952 ($307)
Couple, monthlyد.ت1,695 ($547)
Family of four, monthlyد.ت2,196 ($709)

Estimated Prices in Sidi Bou Ali

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ت10.04 ($3.24)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ت40.18 ($12.96)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ت3.01 ($0.97)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ت228 ($73.44)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ت36.83 ($11.88)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ت97.09 ($31.32)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ت28.12 ($9.07)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ت28.12 ($9.07)per month
Cinema ticketد.ت7.37 ($2.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت406 ($131)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ت283 ($91.17)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت848 ($274)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Sidi Bou Ali 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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Living in Sidi Bou Ali

Sidi Bou Ali 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 Sidi Bou Ali 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sidi Bou Ali expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ت952 ($307) per month in Sidi Bou Ali including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Tunisia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Sidi Bou Ali?
A net salary of around د.ت1,238 ($399) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sidi Bou Ali with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sidi Bou Ali is د.ت977 ($315).
How much is rent in Sidi Bou Ali?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ت406 ($131) per month in the city centre and د.ت283 ($91) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ت848 ($274).
Is Sidi Bou Ali cheaper than Tunisia on average?
Yes — Sidi Bou Ali is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Tunisia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Sidi Bou Ali?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ت228 ($73) in Sidi Bou Ali. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ت10 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around د.ت3 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sidi Bou Ali compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sidi Bou Ali is estimated at د.ت37 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sidi Bou Ali are estimates based on Tunisia national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,464). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.