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Experience in Tunis, Tunisia by Kenza

Published by flag-tn Kenza Merdassi — 8 years ago

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

Living in tunis can be a great experience with its friendly people and its mediterranean lifestyle. The city is divided into 4 areas and the best place is the marsa/sidi bou said/carthage zone.

What is the student lifestyle like in Tunis?

Tunisian students go to university from monday to friday and go for a drink to marsa/gammarth during the weekend, they also love going to the restaurant or for a simple coffee shop.

How much does it cost to live in Tunis?

  • Sandwich : 4tnd(2 euros)
  • Pizza : 5 euros
  • Beer in a pub : 3-4 euros
  • 10km in a taxi : 5 euros
  • Dinner at a restaurant : 15 euros
  • Dinner at the fast food : 3-4 euros
  • Bottle of wine : 5-7
  • What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

    The tunisian food is delicious, from typically mediterranean to berber. The traditional food is the best ( couscous, shakshouka, mlokheya, brik, salad mechouia) and the quality of the fruits and vegetables is perfect, there is very good fish also.

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    What places would you recommend visiting in Tunis?

  • The ruins of carthage
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  • The bardo museum
  • The Medina
  • The village of Sidi bou
  • The terms of Antonin in Carthage
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  • The Acropolium of Cartaghe
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    Is it good to eat out in Tunis? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

  • "Le zink" restaurant el menzah1
  • "Art'aio" marsa
  • "La foccacia" marsa
  • "Chez mohsen" la goulette
  • "Mamie lily" la goulette
  • "Le voilier" la goulette
  • "Le sicilien" la goulette
  • "Oueld el bey" marsa
  • "Biwa" lac 1
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    Is the nightlife good in Tunis? Where is good to go?

    In tunis, there are a few spots where every student go to party or for a simple drink, there are also some great events but you will have to ask the local students. Here are the most known places :

  • Hotel plazza corniche
  • Le carpe diem
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  • Le plug
  • Bungalow
  • Villa 78
  • Nuba
  • The factory
  • What advice would you give future students heading to Tunis?

    To be very open minded because tunisians are sometimes too friendly and to ask local students in pubs or night clubs about the good spots to discover in tunis, don't be shy, people here will gladly advise you and give you informations.


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