As of November 12, 2026, Tunisia is cheaper than Madagascar for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $70 in Tunisia against $73 in Madagascar, a gap of 4.3%. Over the past year Tunisia has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+0.2% after inflation, against −2.7%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Tunisia is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Madagascar | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $73 | $70 |
| Lean day | $31 | $32 |
| Comfortable day | $179 | $160 |
| Real change, 12 months | −2.7% | +0.2% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +1.9% | +2.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | −7.5% | −9.3% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 2.2 · Expedition-grade | 3.6 · Workable |
| Index score | 55 | 61 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Nov | Mar, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Lemurs, baobabs and a road network that turns 300 km into two days.
The catchInfrastructure is among the weakest anywhere; you need a driver, time and patience. Political unrest flares periodically.
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.