Experience in Tunis, Tunisia by Houyème

What is it like to live in Tunis? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Tunis is a place where you deffenetly should meet locals while visiting it. Because the first impression of the city isn't a good one but once you know details, history, and chronical instructions you will fall in love with it. common transport is really cheap, like REAAAALLY cheap but infrastructure needs a little modern touch.

What is the student lifestyle like in Tunis?

student life depends on the university or campus you're studying in. I can't garantee a luxurious environment but what is needed is there and so cheap as well. The government helps and supports universities and especially students and makes their student life easier especially the money issue.

How much does it cost to live in Tunis?

for a single person:
renting an appartment alone 750dt (320€)
renting a villa (luxurious) 3000dt (1500€)
traditional fast food from 3dt to 6dt (1,5€ to 3€)
modest hotel room per night 70dt (35€)
5 stars hotel per night 400dt (200€)
taxi/km 0,4dt (0,2€)

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Tunis? Is there any advice you can give?

if you want to rent an appartment you should just do it from july (before all students start searching) in that case it's easy and fast

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

ALL THE TRADITIONAL FOOD YOU4LL FIND IS DELICIOUS.
seriously it mht be a little spicy but super delicious i can name (mlewi, chapati, lablebi, kafteji,malfouf...)

What places would you recommend visiting in Tunis?

Sidi bou said, carthage, city center, the medina, lac, menzah, la marsa

Is it good to eat out in Tunis? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

yes. absolutely.
i can garantee that wherever you go you'll find food and all of it is super tasty
i especially recommend el medina and city center.

Is the nightlife good in Tunis? Where is good to go?

it is true that after the revolution it is a little insecure but once you know the secure places very well you can garantee a REALLY GOOD nightlife. i recommend night clubs in gammarth, carthage
and sidi bou said is a MAGICAL place to visit at night

What advice would you give future students heading to Tunis?

search for cultivated yunisian students they will surely give a hole different perspective about the city