Dont want to carry too much or too little. Whats the average cash people carry when travelling around Tunisia?
Living here now, I know the real cost. A standard traveler on a budget - hostel stay, buses, local meals - can manage on $35/day. But if you want to include day trips to Kairouan, car hire, or meals in nicer restaurants, $60/day is reasonable. For a month, that’s $1,800, enough to cover taxis, parks, dinner out, and a few cultural activities without needing to watch every penny.
I worked remotely from Sousse for six weeks, and my total came to about $1,500 (including accommodation). That averages to roughly $50/day, including coworking cafes, takeaway meals, bus travel, laundry, and a few city trips. I spent extra on mosque visits or desert excursions, but overall, you can do Tunisia comfortably on $45-55/day - more if you’re booking guided tours regularly.
I toured Tunisia from Djerba to Hammamet this April with a mix of budget stays and mid-range meals. I kept my daily spend around $60, which covered a private room, occasional cafe lunches, day tours, and using trains or louages. I usually tipped ~5 TND at sit-down restaurants and rounded up smaller bills. For a month-long trip, $1,800 gives you room for excursions without going overboard.
I spent three weeks moving between Tunis, Sidi Bou Said, and Matmata in spring. I averaged about $40-$45/day, staying in simple guesthouses (~$15/night), using local buses (~1-2 TND per ride), and eating street food like brik and couscous for 5-7 TND. Museum tickets and desert tours cost extra, but overall I spent around $1,200 total, including occasional taxi rides and tips (about 10%). If you want convential comfort, budget around $50/day.