What is the cost of living in Tunis?

The cost of living in Tunis is 78.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.6). Groceries are 59.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 78.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately TND 1,147 per month. Local purchasing power index is 32.2 (NYC = 100).

🇹🇳 Tunisia · #473 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Tunis?

Q: Should I move to Tunis?

Tunis, Tunisia has a cost of living 78.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.6). It is ranked #473 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 32.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

78.4% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-78.4%

vs NYC

TND 1,147

1-BR, city centre

32.2

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Tunis

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

21.6 Affordable

Rent

7.7 Very affordable

Groceries

41.0 Affordable

Restaurants

21.5 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

32.2 Very weak

Rent in Tunis

1-BR, city centre TND 1,147/mo

1-BR, outside centre TND 747/mo

3-BR, city centre TND 1,896/mo

3-BR, outside centre TND 1,177/mo

Save by going outside centre 35% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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