Tunisia

Food Prices in Tunisia — November 2026

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index
74
vs World Average
-26%
Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest
  • Milk 1 L
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $0.46
    -74% World (base = 100)
  • Eggs 12 pcs
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $2.01
    -42% World (base = 100)
  • Chicken 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $3.36
    -43% World (base = 100)
  • Rice 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $2.74
    +21% World (base = 100)
  • Bread 500 g loaf
  • Water 1.5 L bottle
  • Cheese 1 kg
  • Tomatoes 1 kg
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Beer 0.5 L bottle
Monthly basket, 1 person
Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice
$30.26
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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

  • Camembert National
    souani · 250 g
    MG Proxi, سيدي بو سعيد 18 Mar
    18.38 TND
  • Le Camembert
    LAITA SAS, Paysan Breton · 250 g
    كارفور إكسبريس, تونس 16 Mar
    25.49 TND
  • Champignons de Paris émincés
    Ayecue · 275g
    كارفور إكسبريس, تونس 16 Mar
    8.19 TND
  • Miel de forêt
    النحلة الذهبية · 21 cl
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    10.99 TND
  • Fraidoux
    Président · 240 g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    5.58 TND
  • St Moret
    St Moret · 130 g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    5.18 TND
  • Granola
    MG J'aime+ · 350 g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    14.5 TND
  • Tutti Frutti
    Jellino
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov deal
    0.9 TND
  • Haribo Goldbaren
    Haribo · 80g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    5.29 TND
  • kaiser sheesecake
    KAISER, SAÏDA · 500g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    10.99 TND
  • Champignons Pieds et Morceaux Sicam
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    8.96 TND
  • Goldina
    Gias, goldina · 400 g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov
    4.9 TND
  • Confiture abricot
    MG J'aime
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    4.99 TND
  • Ma Crème Noisette Vanoise
    Vanoise · 330 g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    12.59 TND
  • Organic Virgin Olive Oil
    Lahneya · 1 L
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    16.81 TND
  • Cola
    Coca-cola · 500 ml
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    1.56 TND
  • apla
    Apla · 0.5 L
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    1.6 TND
  • Ma crème au biscuit Spéculos
    Vanoise · 330g
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    9.76 TND
  • Eau minérale naturelle
    Marwa
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    0.84 TND
  • Eau minérale naturelle
    délice · 1.5 L
    المغازة العامة, سوسة 14 Nov
    0.69 TND

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Tunisia is below the world average by 26%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +6.5% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

40 60 80 100 120 World = 100 2015 2019 2023 2026 2026 2027
Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Tunisia

Tunisia
74
World (base = 100)
100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Peru 75 -25%
Georgia 75 -25%
Moldova 72 -28%
Colombia 72 -28%
South Africa 72 -28%

More countries in Africa

Tanzania 70 -30%
South Africa 72 -28%
Kenya 78 -22%
Namibia 80 -20%
Ghana 82 -18%
Senegal 85 -15%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Tunisia?

No, food in Tunisia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 74 (world average = 100), meaning food is 26% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Tunisia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Tunisia you can expect to spend around $222. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 74 (world = 100).

How does Tunisia compare to similar countries?

Tunisia has a VanBasket Index of 74. Similar or nearby countries: Peru, Georgia, Moldova.

How often is the food price data for Tunisia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →
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$0.84 /L

TND2.52 · €0.75/L

15 of 175

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Gasoil

$0.74 /L

TND2.21 · €0.66/L

12 of 174

cheaper than 94% of countries

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