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Cost of Living in Sidi Bouzid

Sidi Bouzid, Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia · Population 52,339

▼ -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 Sidi Bouzid

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 Sidi Bouzid 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

Tunis · pop. 1,110,000

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 Sidi Bouzid

Sidi Bouzid 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 Sidi Bouzid 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 Sidi Bouzid expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ت1,066 ($344) per month in Sidi Bouzid 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 Sidi Bouzid?
A net salary of around د.ت1,386 ($447) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sidi Bouzid with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sidi Bouzid is د.ت1,085 ($350).
How much is rent in Sidi Bouzid?
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 Sidi Bouzid cheaper than Tunisia on average?
Yes — Sidi Bouzid 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 Sidi Bouzid?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ت253 ($82) in Sidi Bouzid. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ت11 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around د.ت3 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sidi Bouzid compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sidi Bouzid is estimated at د.ت41 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sidi Bouzid are estimates based on Tunisia national averages adjusted for city size (population 52,339). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.