City, Tunisia
Cost of living in Monastir
How much a month costs in Monastir
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $944–1,420 (DT2,800–4,200).
Prices in Monastir
Typical 2026 ranges in TND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DT900–1,600 | $303–539 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DT600–1,100 | $202–371 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DT40–80 | $13–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DT150–350 | $51–118 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DT8–15 | $2.7–5.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DT30–60 | $10–20 |
| Cappuccino | DT3–6 | $1–2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DT5–9 | $1.7–3.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | DT1–3 | $0.3–1.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DT5–12 | $1.7–4.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | DT50–100 | $17–34 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DT20–40 | $6.7–13.5 |
Value for money: 79/100
A value score of 79/100 means Monastir gives more quality of life per dollar than 78% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100. It's the 5th most affordable of 7 places we cover in Tunisia.
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Cost of living across Tunisia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Monastir
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Monastir?
About $506–742 on a lean budget, $944–1,420 for a comfortable month and $1,850–3,030 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Monastir?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DT900–1,600 ($303–539) a month in the center and DT600–1,100 ($202–371) outside it.
How much does food cost in Monastir?
A local meal is DT8–15 ($2.7–5.1); a mid-range restaurant is DT30–60 ($10–20) per person.
Is Tunisia expensive?
Prices in Tunisia are about 30% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Tunisian National Tourist Office
- Sahel Metro (SNCFT)
- Glovo Monastir
- La Presse: Sahel trains resume (May 2026)
- TechCabal: Bolt suspended in Tunisia
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.