Capital city, Tunisia
Cost of living in Tunis
How much a month costs in Tunis
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $944–1,520 (DT2,800–4,500).
Prices in Tunis
Typical 2026 ranges in TND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | DT1,200–2,500 | $405–843 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | DT700–1,500 | $236–506 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | DT35–70 | $12–24 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | DT150–350 | $51–118 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | DT8–18 | $2.7–6.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | DT35–80 | $12–27 |
| Cappuccino | DT5–9 | $1.7–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | DT8–14 | $2.7–4.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | DT0.5–1.5 | $0.17–0.51 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | DT6–12 | $2–4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | DT25–50 | $8.4–16.9 |
| Gym membership (month) | DT70–160 | $24–54 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | DT20–40 | $6.7–13.5 |
Value for money: 64/100
A value score of 64/100 means Tunis gives more quality of life per dollar than 63% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 53/100. It's the 6th 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 Tunis
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Tunis?
About $506–742 on a lean budget, $944–1,520 for a comfortable month and $2,020–3,370 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Tunis?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs DT1,200–2,500 ($405–843) a month in the center and DT700–1,500 ($236–506) outside it.
How much does food cost in Tunis?
A local meal is DT8–18 ($2.7–6.1); a mid-range restaurant is DT35–80 ($12–27) 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
- Tunisia–Carthage Airport (OACA)
- SNCFT (Tunisian National Railways)
- Transtu (Tunis public transport)
- UK FCDO travel advice: 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.