Cost of living in Sfax is 4% higher than in Sousse (without rent).
Rent in Sfax is 15% cheaper than in Sousse.
Cost of living including rent in Sfax is 4% lower than in Sousse.
Food in Sfax is 6% more expensive than in Sousse.
Transport in Sfax is 10% more expensive than in Sousse.
| Sfax | Sousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sfax | Sousse | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.26 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.88 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.74 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.27 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.27 $ | 3.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.92 $ | 9.76 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.95 $ | 2.92 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.5 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.33 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.65 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.04 $ | 0.94 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.2 $ | 33.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.2 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.7 $ | 22.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 128 $ | 139 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 270 $ | 268 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 172 $ | 217 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 365 $ | 372 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 829 $ | 1,416 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 449 $ | 729 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 316 $ | 286 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.98 % | 11.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.8 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.62 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Haircut | 2.84 $ | 2.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.9 $ | 96.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.5 $ | 35.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 90.6 $ | 105 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,417 $ | 1,854 $ |