Sfax, Tunisia, Tunisia — cost of living
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Sfax, Tunisia

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Sfax, Tunisia

About Sfax, Tunisia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$246
Family of 4 / mo
$623
Avg salary (after tax)
$308

Sfax is a vibrant city located on the eastern coast of Tunisia , along the Mediterranean Sea. Known for its rich history and bustling economy, Sfax is the second-largest city in the country. The city has a beautiful old town, called the Medina, where you can wander through narrow streets filled with traditional markets, called souks.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $35.13
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $56.01
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $58.39
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $91.66

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.58
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $289.23

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.59
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $1.73
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.57
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.32
  • CappuccinoUSD $0.67

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $2.65
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $20.37
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $4.48

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $11.19
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $0.92
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.67
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $0.7
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.75
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.67
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.7
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.39
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.32
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $5.61
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.21
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $3.45
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.27
  • Dozen EggsUSD $1.04
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $0.89
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.22
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $0.55

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $71.91
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $197.15
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $109.99
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $349.27
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $247.83
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $58.66

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $27.84
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $9.16
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $4.07
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $58.05
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,765

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.66
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.18
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $32,590
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $2.2
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $8.65
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $26,955
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.34

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $14.73
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $34.63

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How we calculate these numbers

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