Cost of living in Sousse is 12% higher than in Gharyan (without rent).
Rent in Sousse is 46% more expensive than in Gharyan.
Cost of living including rent in Sousse is 24% higher than in Gharyan.
Food in Sousse is 20% more expensive than in Gharyan.
Transport in Sousse is 49% cheaper than in Gharyan.
| Sousse | Gharyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sousse | Gharyan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.95 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.6 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.91 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.99 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.61 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.3 $ | 2.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.76 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.92 $ | 9.61 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.66 $ | 4.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.38 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.94 $ | 0.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.1 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.9 $ | 33.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.9 $ | 19.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 139 $ | 93 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 268 $ | 170 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 217 $ | 148 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 372 $ | 291 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,416 $ | 1,189 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 729 $ | 346 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 286 $ | 316 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.96 % | 17.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.5 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.93 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Haircut | 2.66 $ | 1.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.7 $ | 47.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.2 $ | 28.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 105 $ | 73.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,854 $ | 524 $ |