Cost of living in Tunis is 2% lower than in Mbabane (without rent).
Rent in Tunis is 18% cheaper than in Mbabane.
Cost of living including rent in Tunis is 10% lower than in Mbabane.
Food in Tunis is 8% more expensive than in Mbabane.
Transport in Tunis is 50% cheaper than in Mbabane.
| Tunis | Mbabane | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tunis | Mbabane | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.96 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.4 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.92 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.99 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 9.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.24 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.54 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.3 $ | 2.65 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.23 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.5 $ | 30.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.92 $ | 26.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 20.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.99 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.1 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.23 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.23 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.4 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.5 $ | 75.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.3 $ | 57.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 162 $ | 173 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 293 $ | 389 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 237 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 441 $ | 521 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,177 $ | 354 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 793 $ | 262 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 325 $ | 761 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.92 % | 10.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.2 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.92 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 4.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.7 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.8 $ | 53.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 106 $ | 130 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,491 $ | 5,172 $ |