As of November 12, 2026, Egypt is cheaper than Tunisia for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $69 in Egypt against $70 in Tunisia, a gap of 0.4%. Over the past year Egypt has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.8% after inflation, against +0.2%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2.
| Measure | Egypt | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $69 | $70 |
| Lean day | $29 | $32 |
| Comfortable day | $173 | $160 |
| Real change, 12 months | +2.8% | +0.2% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +13.5% | +2.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | +6.8% | −9.3% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.8 · Well set up | 3.6 · Workable |
| Index score | 68 | 61 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Sep | Mar, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The pyramids, the Nile and the Red Sea after a 2024 devaluation.
The catchInflation has eaten much of the devaluation, hassle at major sites is constant, and hotels increasingly quote in dollars.
Roman ruins and Mediterranean beaches at North Africa's lowest prices.
The catchThe dinar is non-convertible, so you cannot bring it in or out. Avoid the Libyan and Algerian border regions.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.