General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Tunis |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Currency | Tunisian Dinar |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.9% |
| Gdp | $46.83 billion |
| Size | 163,610 sq km |
| Population | 11.8 million |
| Population density | 72.1/sq km |
| Kids per female | 2.03 |
| City population | 67.6% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Arabic |
| Population able to read | 94.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 28.9% |
| Population able to speak english | 24.8% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 43.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Tunisair |
| Main airport | Tunis–Carthage International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2 |
| Burger | $2.5 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $30/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $3/10km |
| Petrol | $0.70/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 19% |
| Vat | 19% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 15.19/MBits |
| Tld | .tn |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 76.3% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Souq.com |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie de la Kasbah |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Couscous | A traditional dish made with semolina, vegetables, and meat | $5-10 |
| Brik | A pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or seafood | $3-5 |
| Merguez | A spicy sausage | $2-4 |
| Ojja | A stew made with eggs, tomatoes, and peppers | $3-5 |
| Salade Mechouia | A salad made with grilled peppers, tomatoes, and onions | $2-4 |
| Makroudh | A pastry filled with dates or almonds | $1-2 |
| Halva | A sweet made with sesame seeds and honey | $2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Boukha | A traditional Tunisian beer made from barley and flavored with dates | $2-$3 |
| Celtia | A popular local lager | $2-$3 |
| Flag | A non-alcoholic malt beverage | $1-$2 |
| Jus d’orange | Freshly squeezed orange juice | $2-$3 |
| Jus de grenade | Freshly squeezed pomegranate juice | $3-$4 |
| Thé à la menthe | Green tea with mint | $1-$2 |
| Café au lait | Coffee with milk | $1-$2 |
| Makroudh | A sweet pastry filled with dates and nuts, often served with tea | $1-$2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pottery | Handcrafted ceramics with intricate designs | $10-$50 |
| Carpets | Woven textiles with traditional patterns | $50-$500 |
| Leather goods | Bags, wallets, and shoes made from genuine leather | $20-$100 |
| Jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with Berber and Arabic motifs | $10-$100 |
| Spices | Aromatic spices such as harissa, cumin, and coriander | $5-$20 |
| Olive oil | High-quality olive oil from local groves | $10-$20 |
| Dates | Sweet and sticky dates from the desert oases | $5-$10 |
| Camel figurines | Decorative figurines made from camel leather or wood | $10-$50 |
| Woven baskets | Handwoven baskets with colorful designs | $10-$30 |
| Traditional clothing | Kaftans, djellabas, and babouches | $20-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Independence Day | March 20 | Commemorates Tunisia’s independence from France in 1956 |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Republic Day | July 25 | Marks the anniversary of the proclamation of the Tunisian Republic in 1957 |
| Women’s Day | August 13 | Honours the role of women in society |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Celebrates the sacrifice of Ibrahim |
| Mouled | 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal | Commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
| Hijri New Year | First day of Muharram | Marks the beginning of the Islamic new year |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | La Presse |
| Online news | Business News |
| Tv | El Hiwar Ettounsi TV |
| Radio | Mosaique FM |