Cost of living comparison

Philippines

compared to

Tunisia

Tunis vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary

Tunis is 23.8% cheaper than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 12.8% less in Tunis
Groceries: pay 41.6% less in Tunis
Transportation: pay 11.4% more in Tunis
Housing: pay 25.7% less in Tunis
Childcare: pay 75.4% less in Tunis
Entertainment and Sports: pay 15.1% less in Tunis
Clothing: pay 33.9% more in Tunis

The cost of clothing and transportation in Tunis are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including childcare, groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Tunis.

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Tunis vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Tunis instead of Manila, you would:

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pay 12.8% less for restaurants

	Manila	Tunis
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.58 ₱354.92	$4.01 TND11.960	-28.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.98 ₱253.52	$6.01 TND17.930	+50.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.40 ₱89.24	$0.83 TND2.460	-41.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.85 ₱53.84	$0.38 TND1.150	-54.6%
Average			-12.8%

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pay 41.6% less for groceries

	Manila	Tunis
Bread 1 loaf	$1.44 ₱91.83	$0.38 TND1.120	-74.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.89 ₱247.19	$5.08 TND15.150	+30.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.23 ₱460.06	$1.89 TND5.640	-73.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.28 ₱145.12	$1.78 TND5.310	-21.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.18 ₱138.86	$2.70 TND8.060	+23.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.49 ₱94.75	$0.97 TND2.900	-34.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.85 ₱54.02	$2.72 TND8.120	+220.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.36 ₱86.61	$0.52 TND1.540	-62.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.83 ₱52.49	$0.36 TND1.070	-56.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 ₱65.61	$0.39 TND1.160	-62.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.20 ₱76.47	$0.29 TND0.860	-76.0%
Average			-41.6%

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pay 11.4% more for transportation

	Manila	Tunis
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.96 ₱315.31	$3.19 TND9.520	-35.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.75 ₱811.25	$16.69 TND49.810	+30.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,359.52 ₱1M	$39,390.28 TND118K	+84.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.54 ₱161.74	$2.85 TND8.490	+12.0%
Average			+11.4%

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pay 25.7% less for housing

	Manila	Tunis
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$24.14 ₱1,535.97	$20.53 TND61.270	-15.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$543.82 ₱34,596.58	$386.01 TND1,151.840	-29.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$281.50 ₱17,908.42	$251.38 TND750.100	-10.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$94.04 ₱5,982.91	$46.31 TND138.190	-50.8%
Average			-25.7%

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pay 75.4% less for childcare

	Manila	Tunis
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$619.65 ₱39,420.99	$103.50 TND308.840	-83.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,932.60 ₱568K	$3,246.91 TND9,688.710	-63.7%
Average			-75.4%

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pay 15.1% less for entertainment and sports

	Manila	Tunis
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.20 ₱76.06	$1.67 TND4.980	+39.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.55 ₱162.25	$1.14 TND3.400	-55.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.11 ₱197.74	$3.67 TND10.960	+18.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$42.86 ₱2,726.83	$34.22 TND102.120	-20.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.77 ₱430.98	$6.01 TND17.930	-11.3%
Average			-15.1%

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pay 33.9% more for clothing

	Manila	Tunis
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.27 ₱3,706.98	$43.40 TND129.510	-25.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$27.47 ₱1,747.87	$59.82 TND178.500	+117.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$76.69 ₱4,878.68	$101.96 TND304.250	+33.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.51 ₱3,658.95	$85.81 TND256.040	+49.2%
Average			+33.9%

Manila vs. Tunis - Cost of clothing

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