Cost of living
Egypt compared to Tunisia
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Overview comparison
EgyptTunisia
Consumer prices in Tunisia are roughly 24% higher than in Egypt.
Cost of living
| Item | Egypt | Tunisia |
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| Total with rent one person | 407 | 469 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,039 | 964 |
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| Without rent one person | 258 | 294 |
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| Without rent one family | 606 | 964 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 97.93 | 162.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 225.24 | 312 |
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| Food person | 136 | 168 |
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| Food family | 347 | 585 |
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| Transport person | 24.75 | 15.61 |
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| Transport family | 71.78 | 49.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.81 years | 76.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Egypt | Tunisia |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.9 | 3.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.51 | 23.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.24 | 4.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 | 1.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.47 | 0.71 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.29 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Egypt | Tunisia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 182.35 | 155.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 98.84 | 163.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 249.3 | 356.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 171.02 | 280.14 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 9.89 | 30.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.71 | 40.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.2 | 22.1 |
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Transportation
| Item | Egypt | Tunisia |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.09 | 11.44 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.32 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.74 | 2.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.31 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Egypt | Tunisia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 0.42 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.62 | 0.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.54 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 11.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 6.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.37 | 13.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.49 | 2.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.16 |
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Other
| Item | Egypt | Tunisia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.31 | 28.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.22 | 5.38 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.13 | 18.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.94 | 2.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.3 | 43.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.89 | 115.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.22 | 112.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,374 | 1,908 |
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