How expensive is Tunis compared to other cities?

Tunis ranks #481 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 83.2% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 7.7 and local purchasing power is 32.2.

What is the average rent in Tunis?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Tunis city centre costs approximately TND 1,147 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to TND 747 (saving 35%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around TND 1,896.

Is Tunis affordable to live in?

Tunis is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇹🇳 Tunisia · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Tunis

Affordable: goedkoper dan 83.2% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #481 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 16.6% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Very weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Tunis

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	TND 1,147/mo ≈ $383	TND 747/mo ≈ $250	35%
3-Kamer	TND 1,896/mo ≈ $633	TND 1,177/mo ≈ $393	38%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Tunis has a cost of living index of 21.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

21.6

Index

Sources

0.8

Gap between sources