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Cost of Living in Tunis

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia · Population 1,110,000 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Tunisia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)د.ت1,415 ($456)
Couple, monthlyد.ت2,530 ($816)
Family of four, monthlyد.ت3,291 ($1,061)

Estimated Prices in Tunis

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantد.ت14.51 ($4.68)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeد.ت58.03 ($18.72)per meal
Cappuccinoد.ت4.35 ($1.40)each
Monthly groceries (single person)د.ت329 ($106)per month
Monthly public transport passد.ت53.20 ($17.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentد.ت140 ($45.24)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)د.ت40.62 ($13.10)per month
Fitness club membershipد.ت40.62 ($13.10)per month
Cinema ticketد.ت10.64 ($3.43)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت643 ($208)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreد.ت448 ($144)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreد.ت1,343 ($433)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Tunis is د.ت1,411 ($455) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of د.ت1,415 ($456) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly د.ت1,839 ($593) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (د.ت448 ($144)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

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7 km away · L’Ariana

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7 km away · Manouba

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10 km away · Ben Arous

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Fouchana

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Other Major Cities in Tunisia

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

Ariana

L’Ariana · pop. 114,486

د.ت1,066 ($344) / mo

Living in Tunis

Tunis is the capital and one of the key cities in Tunisia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is د.ت1,415 ($456), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around د.ت448 ($144) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to د.ت3,291 ($1,061) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately د.ت2,530 ($816) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Tunis is د.ت1,411 ($455). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least د.ت1,839 ($593) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tunis expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated د.ت1,415 ($456) per month in Tunis including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Tunisia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tunis?
A net salary of around د.ت1,839 ($593) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tunis with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tunis is د.ت1,411 ($455).
How much is rent in Tunis?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated د.ت643 ($208) per month in the city centre and د.ت448 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about د.ت1,343 ($433).
Is Tunis cheaper than Tunisia on average?
No — Tunis is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Tunisia average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Tunis?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at د.ت329 ($106) in Tunis. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about د.ت15 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around د.ت4 ($1).
How do transport costs in Tunis compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tunis is estimated at د.ت53 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tunis are estimates based on Tunisia national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,110,000) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.