Living in Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis is one of the Tunisia destinations covered by GoWira's fiscal and lifestyle database, refreshed quarterly. A one-bedroom apartment in the Tunis city center rents for around TND 2,200/month, while the same layout in the suburbs averages TND 1,500/month — a typical center-vs-suburbs gap for a city this size. Everyday expenses run about TND 430 for groceries (single person) and TND 84 for a monthly public transport pass. On our cost-of-living index (100 = highest benchmark city), Tunis scores 32, which makes it one of the more affordable destinations.
If you're planning a move, a realistic first-year budget in Tunis starts at roughly TND 2,714/month for a single person in a central studio, before taxes, insurance or discretionary spending. Dining tends to cost TND 34 for a mid-range meal and TND 3 for a coffee at a local café, with a beer at a bar around TND 5. Owning a car adds approximately TND 590/month between fuel, parking and insurance — many residents in Tunis skip this in favour of public transport or the TND 84/month pass mentioned above.
Healthcare, schools and essentials
Tunisia offers a public healthcare system that residents access through social security contributions. Private health insurance for a single expat in Tunis costs around TND 93/month, with a family plan at TND 280. An out-of-pocket private GP visit runs about TND 78, while specialists charge around TND 140. Families should budget TND 1,900/month for international schooling, or TND 1,000/month for a local private school.
Who does Tunis suit best?
Tunis works especially well for senior professionals and families who can absorb top-tier European rent in exchange for infrastructure.
All figures are medians (p50), reviewed quarterly. Hit the calculator below for a number tailored to your salary and residency situation.