Tunis on a budget: how to do it well
Short answer
Tunis is very doable on a budget. Plan on about TND 125 per person per day (bed TND 60, food TND 40, sights TND 15, transport TND 10).
A realistic daily budget
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | TND60 | TND150 | TND350 |
| Food & drink | TND40 | TND80 | TND150 |
| Sights & tickets | TND15 | TND35 | TND70 |
| Local transport | TND10 | TND30 | TND80 |
| Per person, per day | TND125 | TND295 | TND650 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Tunis day-cost table.
Free things to do
- Wander the souks of the Tunis medina
- Walk Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- See Sidi Bou Said's blue-and-white lanes
- Stroll the La Marsa corniche
- Watch the view over the Gulf of Tunis from Sidi Bou Said
- Visit Zitouna Mosque courtyard (outside prayer times; non-Muslims may be limited to certain areas)
Cheap eats
- Fricassé sandwich: about TND 2–4
- Lablabi chickpea soup: about TND 4–7
- Brik with egg: about TND 3–6
- Couscous or ojja: about TND 15–30
- Mint tea with pine nuts: about TND 3–6
Where to sleep for less
Simple hotels in the Ville Nouvelle near Avenue Habib Bourguiba cost about TND 100–180 a double.
Getting around cheaply
The TGM (about TND 1) goes to Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa; métro léger trams and yellow taxis cover the city.
A sample budget day
- Morning: medina souks (free)
- Lunch: lablabi and brik (about TND 10)
- Afternoon: TGM to Carthage (about TND 1) and the combined ticket (about TND 12–15)
- Evening: Sidi Bou Said sunset and a simple dinner (about TND 25)
- Total: about TND 50–60 plus your bed, roughly TND 110–125
More ways to save
- Carry small notes for taxis and markets.
- Visit in spring or autumn for pleasant weather and low prices.
- Eat lunch as your main meal.
- Combine Carthage and Sidi Bou Said on the same TGM day.
- Use louages for day trips.
- Avoid guides who approach you in the medina.
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Common questions
Can I visit Tunis on a budget?
Yes, at about TND 125 a day.
How do I get to Carthage cheaply?
Take the TGM from Tunis Marine, about 25–30 minutes.
What is free in Tunis?
The medina, Avenue Habib Bourguiba and Sidi Bou Said's lanes.