Tunis travel budget

Tunis: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Tunis

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tunis for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 869* (2786 TND)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • $ 5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1700* (5446 TND)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 99 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 2405* (7700 TND)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Tunis compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tunis in 2024 is 53% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Tunis in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Tunis by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tunis

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tunis is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.7/person
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 7.9 to $ 20)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.7/person
($ 3.7 to $ 5.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.9/cup
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tunis

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tunis is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 35 to $ 217)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 27 to $ 244)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 32 to $ 205)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 56 to $ 354)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 178/night
($ 79 to $ 497)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 67/month
($ 32 to $ 184)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 106/month
($ 33 to $ 387)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 159/month
($ 30 to $ 568)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 90/month
($ 48 to $ 210)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 177/month
($ 39 to $ 772)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Tunis

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tunis is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.2/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 0.7)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.8/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 6.6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Tunis

On average, the price of transport in Tunis is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 119)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Tunis

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tunis is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 6.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 6.3 to $ 20)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Tunis

On average, shopping budget in Tunis is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.1/pack
($ 3.1 to $ 3.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 26 to $ 95)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 58
($ 26 to $ 95)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Tunis
Montreal → Tunis
Montreal → Tunis
$ 890
(fair price: $ 784)
London → Tunis
London → Tunis
London → Tunis
$ 269
(fair price: $ 217)
Manchester → Tunis
Manchester → Tunis
Manchester → Tunis
$ 296
(fair price: $ 247)
New York City → Tunis
New York City → Tunis
New York City → Tunis
$ 745
(fair price: $ 634)
Dublin → Tunis
Dublin → Tunis
Dublin → Tunis
$ 288
(fair price: $ 244)
Edinburgh → Tunis
Edinburgh → Tunis
Edinburgh → Tunis
$ 319
(fair price: $ 259)

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About this information on the cost of living in Tunis

The information about the cost of living in Tunis shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Tunis was updated on 10-11-2024.

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