VanBasket Tunisia

Food Prices in Tunisia — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

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

open data

$0.46

-74% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.01

-42% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$3.36

-43% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$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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Camembert National

souani

MG Proxi, سيدي بو سعيد 18 Mar

18.38 TND
Le Camembert

Paysan Breton

كارفور إكسبريس, تونس 16 Mar

25.49 TND
Champignons de Paris émincés

Ayecue

كارفور إكسبريس, تونس 16 Mar

8.19 TND
MIEL THYM 250g L'ABEILLE D'OR

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

11.29 TND
L CORPS NIV 250M ALOE VERRA

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

29.99 TND
Miel de forêt

النحلة الذهبية

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

10.99 TND
Body Lotion

K, Nivea

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

29.99 TND
NIVEA Double effect oogmake-up remover

NIVEA · 125 ml

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

20.99 TND
Fraidoux

Président

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

5.58 TND
St Moret

St Moret

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

5.18 TND
Granola

MG J'aime+

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

14.5 TND
FRAIDOUX

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

3.58 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
PACK 3*160G THON HV GOULETTE

المغازة العامة, سوسة 17 Nov

19.87 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

goldina,GIAS

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

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.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.6% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Tunisia

Tunisia

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%

Kazakhstan 76 -24%

Moldova 72 -28%

Colombia 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, Kazakhstan.

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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