Can you live in Tunis with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,046, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Tunis with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,046, you would have roughly $954 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Tunis with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,046, you would have roughly $1,954 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Tunis with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,046, you would have roughly $3,954 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Tunis with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,046, you would have roughly $6,954 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Tunis, Tunisia

How much does it really cost to live in Tunis? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 1,060,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 TND

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$ $420 1-bedroom rent / mo

66 Quality of life / 100

66 Safety / 100

72 Internet / 100

84 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$420
Food (moderate)	$280
Transport	$12
Utilities	$45
Internet	$22
Healthcare	$45
Entertainment	$115
Total (moderate)	$1,046

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Tunis.

Shared accommodation	$180
Studio	$330
1-bedroom	$420
2-bedroom	$650
3-bedroom	$900

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City Scores

How Tunis rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityTunis
LanguageArabic, French
CurrencyTND
Time zoneAfrica/Tunis

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Pros and Cons of Tunis

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $670 per month Basic $772 per month Moderate $1,046 per month Comfortable $1,466 per month Premium $2,378 per month

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Can You Live in Tunis on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-46 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$954 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,954 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,954 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,954 / month