Is TUNISIA A CHEAP Country? 🇹🇳 Full SUPERMARKET Video

I think this is a question that pops up for many people when they think about Tunisia: Is it cheap there or expensive? And what does that even mean? Taking into account that there is a worldwide inflation since the pandemic and the question is: Also in Tunisia? Anyway, it is always difficult to say and I think a supermarket tour will give a certain understanding.
So let´s watch the video to the end and let´s see....
#tunisia #inflation #costoflivingcrisis
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[@vidyutmulki2807]

Interesting supermarket tour video.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Many thanks

[@SalehKhanaVlogs]

i allways get hassel when shopping in supermarkets.. hope you and your family are fine and well

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks, all good

[@aliaskri6964]

Lately Tunisia’s seen a huge increase in Europeans population mostly retired couples living with our communities escaping expensive housing and expenses in their countries !

[@yvesthesleeve]

I can imagine, it may not be super cheap here but in Europe all got very expensive while pensions do not go up much...

[@rebelllionlad8049]

& whats the problem with that ?? u go to another country with ur own money ; u gonna tell people don't come to my country ?? this is why tunisia won't get any better

[@exlatr5484]

lovely weather good to see you are all enjoying yourselfs nice clean buildings looks a bit quiet for my liking UK manchester

[@yvesthesleeve]

It is very quiet in this area

[@settios8765]

really happy to see you visit us here and hope ur enjoying ur stay ! if you haven't already i recommend you check sidi bou said in the carthage region in the capital and the beaches in Monastir ( since its near sousse ) , monastir is a bit different than sousse since it has less tourists but more french/belgian nationals that reside in tunisia

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes we will definitely go to Sidi Bu Said and Cartage as we will stay for a while in Tunis to try lots of foods

[@KS_VIDEOTECH]

Mindestlohn in Tunesien circa 140 Euro the prices are ok for us tunisians who live in europe or for tourists like yourself , but for the locals it is concidered very expensive

[@yvesthesleeve]

I consider it expensive too actually, we do not have European salaries, I am surprised

[@zebawan5376]

I don’t know about Switzerland but recently travel to London, Marrakech, Casablanca, Tangier and living in Tampa florida. I see these prices very reasonable. $5 a kilo turkey and beef 7$ looks very reasonable. Other prices were even lower than any other place. Moonshine you been large number of cities around the world. No one can be better judge than you. Don’t even expect full rotisserie chicken $4 any place even in india or pakistan

[@yvesthesleeve]

It is really difficult to say, I see a vast increase in prices since the pandemic which has cost a lot of money and destroyed so many lives financially as it was really badly managed and the rich got richer and everybody else poorer and now we have that inflation because of it also. The governments and the elites only shrug their shoulders now. I think India has it better than many countries, just look at Malaysia where many meals have doubled, it is crazy.

[@TheTruth-mr3ml]

Tunisia wins gold medals every year for the quality of olive oil. As for the high prices of olive oil, this is due to private companies that pack it in crystal bottles with a beautiful appearance and sell it at a high price. As for the country, it has olive oil of excellent quality at a very cheap price that is available in stores. The bottle is made of plastic and not crystal. I do not know if you find it there or not

[@yvesthesleeve]

I see, that makes sense

[@rebelllionlad8049]

its not about private companies dont' tell bs

[@benchaabenehafedh7852]

​@@rebelllionlad8049capitalism here still a mf, with some money and good connexions you can own the market with laws that's written on your favor to eliminate your opponants and control the prices... So the farmer is selling the oil with a much lower price but these companies buys most of it. Then you should get a connexion to buy it from the farmer! the hustle is real here

[@ayoubmarzouk9499]

Carrefour is the most expendive supermarketbin tun

[@yvesthesleeve]

Okay, interesting, just Azis has not many things...

[@ayoubmarzouk9499]

@@yvesthesleeve yes its true just to tell you that carrefour doesnt reflect the real prices in tun enjoy ur trip camels meat in south my friend ,,,😀

[@asmakemli]

@@yvesthesleeve Carrefour is the most expensive supermarket compared to other ones in Tunisia ... Our local supermarket is MG: Magasin Général and I tend to buy more from MG ... Unfortunately because of the inflation, we have to compare prices and we, as Tunisians, realized that we have to buy local mostly ! From souks and local small farmers and so on, and it is fresher as well ... Aziza is also a Tunisian local market with more than 500+ stores around Tunisian governorates ...you can check all of them online, they all have catalogues that change over time ...

[@mehdihammami3740]

If you meant what i think! What place is cheaper plz!?!? Unless we're talking border towns where they smuggle food from Libya n Algeria!

[@asmakemli]

@@mehdihammami3740 Even if in border towns they smuggle food ; they don't rely on it on daily basis, they just buy some stuff from time to time to change even though there is no better quality than Tunisian products, as I tried some stuff ! There isn't a specific place but for a lot of stuff, except food, grossistes are cheaper than supermarkets, for fruits and vegetables it's OK to buy from supermarkets as most of the time they are fresh otherwise we buy from small fruit and veggie vendors, souks and the rest from small shops as well, Aziza and MG whenever they have better prices

[@Foodie_77823]

Thanks for sharing this video ✨✨✨

[@yvesthesleeve]

My pleasure

[@refkakhattab]

Dairy products in Tunisia are the best in the world because of the quality of milk

[@yvesthesleeve]

I see, I was not aware of that, especially since we are from Switzerland that I thought had the best diary products in the world...famous for cheese and chocolates...

[@stefanierider9559]

interesting, thanks

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks

[@tariktachefin1888]

Nice Moroccan style mosque with its typical almohads square minaret

[@yvesthesleeve]

I didn't know it's Moroccan style but it looked like it

[@tariktachefin1888]

@@yvesthesleeve all square minarets are Moroccan style from almohads dynasty.. same dynasty that built koutoubia in Marrakech and Hassan in Rabat and la giralda in Sevilla.. by the way almohads ruled Tunisia and Algeria and some parts of Portugal and Spain in the 12th century

[@maryrosed8475]

Still love that blue sky!

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yeah, that I love too

[@navajyotichetia8968]

Looks vacant for touristic place, is it generally under utilized by foreign tourists or is it a off season for tourism

[@yvesthesleeve]

Well it's summer holidays in Europe so I am sure it's happening but it's not much going on

[@BenabdallahInes]

hi again , just wanted to tell you that the supermarket you went to is known to have the highest prices among the top 3 supermarkets in tunisia.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Okay, that's kind of good to know

[@HabibAroua]

Thank you fro this video , try to make a video about Aziza Market , it's cheaper

[@yvesthesleeve]

I do buy things at Aziza too but it is also very much smaller

[@amin.stagram]

Interesting to see it from a foreigner's perspective, I have been living abroad for 8years and lots of things have changed LOL (for the worse, unfortunately). I hope you're having a good time there! :)

[@yvesthesleeve]

Many thanks, I do yes

[@aidazh-c4d]

This is the second tourist I noticed doing this who is looking for everything negative in Tunisia (the other is English). in addition I noticed that when they were in Morocco it was quite the opposite, there everything was beautiful and extraordinary even for simple things they showered her with praise

[@yvesthesleeve]

are you ill? I am not looking for anything negative, I am just stating the facts.

[@aidazh-c4d]

@@yvesthesleeveit seems that you are ill or.......... in all countries there are negative points. you are a tourist you come to us as a guest you have a good time without trying to harm the reputation of the country and looking for negative points (which I noticed that you did quite the opposite in Morocco (the Moroccan science fiction beach....Moroccan cuisine.....and when you see the video: nothing special) finally I wonder for what purposes you do all this. because you're not the only one doing this these days

[@shaunahawkins4338]

I completely disagree. I have been following his content and find he gives a balanced and respectful impression of his experiences

[@B1GF00T007]

The family are digital nomads and very well travelled, so have alot to compare it to. As always, he's respectfully telling it as he sees it, the good, the bad and the ugly. He's entitled to his opinion as are you and I.

[@tariktachefin1888]

Truth hurts

[@issame.matmati2687]

You seem to have a pattern in your videos. I've seen it in all of them. You don't go to the touristy areas, but instead you go to low-income ones. The internet is packed with beautiful videos of what Tunisia can offer. But instead, you seem to focus only on what seems to be "negative". Now, you're trying to make Tunisia look too expensive even for tourists. I know if I'm visiting the United States for example, I wouldn't be hanging out in Detroit or any of the many poor neighbohoods in the country. I'd be enjoying my time and showcasing its beauty and cool experiences. I especially wouldn't be making such videos in those low-income areas, unless if I'm trying to make the entire country look unattractive. I don't trust you, and I honestly don't appreciate what you're doing. But that's okay, Tunisia's culture, long history, and beauty speak for itself.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Oh man, Tunisia is expensive, I don't have any plan, I just film what comes

[@issame.matmati2687]

@yvesthesleeve I highly doubt it. Take Italians, for example. Lots of them are moving to many Tunisian expensive cities like Hammamet, Sousse, and many others. Yet, they're saving a lot of their Euro money on local groceries, bills, etc... because life in Tunisia is simpler and way cheaper than Italy. The same goes for France, Germany, and, of course, the Netherlands. Of course when you buy foreign products, you'll pay a lot of money for them. But you really don't have to, especially if you want to save money. Lots of Tunisian and local products will be more than sufficient. Italians apparently have some tax shenanigans in Italy that simply driving them to leave their own country and come to the safe haven that is Tunisia. So yeah, I call b.s. when a European claims that life in Tunisia is "expensive" even for them. I mean, honestly, if you can't make it, as a visitor by the way who's here to spend money in a developing country like Tunisia, I guess even God can't help you. I sense that you're here actively trying to make my country look bad. As I explained, you have the pattern of focusing on the negative aspects. As if you're trying to say, "This is what Tunisia is all about." But again, Tunisia's beauty will always speak for itself. It's just, a questionable behavior, that's all. Like, why would you be taking your family to low-income neighborhoods knowing that statistically speaking, it has a higher crime rate? Why would you want to put your family in that position? Yeah, you're here with an agenda. Or, maybe you're disorganized, you didn't do any research, have no idea what the country can offer, and thought it's a good planning to simply land in some country and just start walking. But I highly doubt it.

[@aidazh-c4d]

This is the second tourist I noticed doing this who is looking for everything negative in Tunisia (the other is English). in addition I noticed that when they were in Morocco it was quite the opposite, there everything was beautiful and extraordinary even for simple things they showered her with praise

[@shaunahawkins4338]

You have completely missed the point of his vidéos. He is trying to give his impression of the real country and experience it as a local. He isn't interested in tourist places or where rich people or expats live.

[@issame.matmati2687]

@@shaunahawkins4338 That's what I thought at first too. As a matter of fact, I love watching foreigners enjoying a full good and bad Tunisian experience because I truly know how precious of an experience it is. Until I started noticing an odd pattern with this guy's videos. Here's the issue: Every country has a negative thing or two. Because countries are made out of people. People are humans. Humans ruin everything because we suck. It's simple. Showcasing that side of the coin, in my opinion, should be celebrated because it represents an honest detail of a society's character. However, the issue here is when the focus and the showcasing targets only those "negatives", as if what's being said is, "This is country "X"; this is all it can offer. This is what it's all about; a dump." Which is misleading and not true. UK is beautiful, but have you seen Manchester lately??? Holy... tits!!! But! Does Manchester represent the entire English experience? No! It's just a part of it, and it's just going through a rough time; things change. It's absurd to only showcase Manchester as if "this is how the entire country look like". C'mon man what are you doing? You wanna experience the "authentic side" of a culture? That's great! Have fun! You most definitely will because the best traveling stories are not made in "posh" hotels. But to avoid confusion, show the other side of the coin too. It's only fair because not everyone has the opportunity to travel. Otherwise you'll be contributing in creating harmful stereotypes. That's what this is all about; that's all.

[@emmanottingham6233]

I wasn't very struck on Sousse. But was as a holiday maker.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Alright

[@user-tns1986]

Sun is bright shining ✨️

[@yvesthesleeve]

It is indeed

[@chaw294]

Interesting supermarket tour. Well, prices of goods/stuff have gone up globally.....INFLATION 😩 Thanks for sharing, Sir. Good day to you and family.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes it's very bad and sad

[@Zakri_Boy]

Subscriber number. . Present Sir😂 I will deliver a detailed comment later.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Please do 👍

[@mryoussef5845]

nice video if you want to visit good beaches you can visit nabeul or bizarte or mahdia or djerba

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks for the tips!

[@mryoussef5845]

@@yvesthesleeve you re welcome my friend

[@Leprecurseur1]

I've lived in switzerland for a période of Time and believe me there's no country in thé World that's more expansive

[@yvesthesleeve]

Oh I know, for us it is very difficult to visit there, even if we can stay with someone

[@wassimchuchen3574]

Welcom bro in Tunisia ❤

[@yvesthesleeve]

Many thanks

[@brucemiller8611]

❤ hi from Australia full chicken here is 10 AUD great vlog

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks mate, alright

[@لاإلهإلاالله-ح1ر7و]

Carrefour is expensive 2nd is boycotted Thanx for sharing❤

[@yvesthesleeve]

My pleasure 😊. Why is it boycotted? Palestine?

[@mehdihammami3740]

I'm surprised how knowledgeable you are about tunisian products! N like you said the barely have FOODS or healthy stacks at any sort of supermarkets there. It costs a fortune to eat "barely" healthy in tunisia

[@yvesthesleeve]

That includes all supermarket everywhere - no real food. It is a sad revelation.

[@HoudaMach-eu7xy]

Tunisia my country is considered one of the expensive foodstuffs specially the chocolate very expensive 😢

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes surely

[@MahdiMehdi-lj8ow]

Tunisian products, my friend, are among the best in the world. Carthage has long had wheat and legumes and everything is available. Tunisian milk is of high quality.

[@yvesthesleeve]

maybe go into politics, they do need people like you

[@ihebstv5318]

Sorry , in your country, do you close refrigerator doors forcefully?

[@yvesthesleeve]

Sometimes by accident, like everywhere

[@refkakhattab]

Whole cooked chicken for $4 is absolutely a good deal ! You keep saying not too expensive it’s not expensive at all comparing prices here in USA come on!

[@yvesthesleeve]

that chicken is cheap true, but some things are expensive. Overall expensive compared to many Asian countries, but kind of cheap compared to western ones. Although I must say it is very similar to Spain or France or Germany prices, but lower than Switzerland of course

[@mehdihamouda7970]

you could have got the big yogurt with the same price just focus a little bit alright lol otherwise you'll spend all your money fast

[@yvesthesleeve]

I did not realize this, and yes, I spent the money way too fast, everything has become expensive

[@settios8765]

also PLEASE do not drink tap water here in tunisia too much , don't get me wrong its definetly better and cleaner than a lot more countries in the world but its certaintly not germany level . you can get by drinking it from time to time but that shouldn't be all the water you drink ( even if you google it , it says that its not recommended ) because the amount of minerals differs from botteled water and can be harmful in large quantities especially to children i'd recommend smth like 80/90% botteled water 10% tap water that would be the healthiest minerals wise

[@yvesthesleeve]

Well, so far we only drank the tap water with sometimes a bottle on the go. We drink the tap water in every country where the locals drink it, we are in our 8th year on the road as a family. Never have any problem.

[@wissclauags]

Carrefour est l'un des supermarchés les plus chers en Tunisie. Les prix sont assez exorbitants. Pour vous ce n'est pas une référence pour savoir les prix exactement. Mais bon c'est pour avoir une petite idée c'est tout.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Je trouve les prix sont assez exorbitant moi meme

[@Alfredomixer68]

Go to sidi bousiiid in Tunis by evening 🇹🇳

[@yvesthesleeve]

I sure will do that

[@awadheshkumarbharti8021]

Lemon bro.... Come nalanda and explore

[@yvesthesleeve]

I will see about that

[@waelarfaoui3732]

Tunisia is cheap in living and in everything... but this is for tourists and that is thanks to the currency difference... As for Tunisians, it is unbearable because of the high prices in everything and the low wage rate. 🤷

[@yvesthesleeve]

Mate, by all means Tunisia is not very cheap. Some things yes, but most things are very expensive.

[@rejabnouili7115]

grande. bella susse anche karaine vicino molto bella love Tunisia

[@yvesthesleeve]

cheers

[@123maseer]

Don't enter the mall or shop with your camera on. Go inside & turn on your camera.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yeah, I am careful, I have been stopped before, usually hide the camera

[@foufa7048]

Hi.. go to grocery it's cheap than Carrefour also fruits and vegetables 😊

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes surely but I wanted to make this video

[@foufa7048]

@@yvesthesleeve bravo pour cette vidéo bonne continuation pour ta chaîne ytb👏👏

[@anama3313]

You guys should explore Germany. Food is cheap here

[@yvesthesleeve]

You know we are from Switzerland, right? We hold no interest in exploring Germany or Europe in general. And I don´t think that calling food cheap there is the right thing to say, it is Europe. But I am sometimes over there, I have two publishers over in Germany, one in Hamburg and one in Berlin.

[@anama3313]

@@yvesthesleeve I bet your count in views would go up drastically if you followed my suggestion...

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

Is Tunisia,morokko more developed than Malaysia or the other round

[@yvesthesleeve]

Difficult to say but Malaysia is very developed

[@samjeremy6276]

Tunisia is severly hit by inflation,food there is more expensive than Switzerland or Singapore 🙌😪😪😪🙌

[@yvesthesleeve]

It seems quite expensive but surely not like in Switzerland I can assure you, we just from came from there...

[@samjeremy6276]

@@yvesthesleeve frankly just check online lidl or aldi in Germany is half price what you pay for the same products in tunisia and go to fish market in " marchè central " in tunis ,even sardines are not affordable for locals any more 🙌😪😪😪🙌

[@asmakemli]

@@samjeremy6276 oh, really ! Are u Tunisian in the first place !!!

[@MsElita5]

😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@hosnimtir7469]

What ????? ​@@samjeremy6276

[@iliasstahtahi8851]

Is not

[@yvesthesleeve]

?

[@besbesghassen9386]

come to sfax and we can meet welcome bro 🌹

[@yvesthesleeve]

Many thanks mate

[@salahsoltani4025]

Tunisia is a corrupt and expensive place

[@yvesthesleeve]

Duly noted