Tunisia Currency & Money: Complete Exchange Guide 2025

Tunisia currency guide: The Tunisian Dinar (TND)

Understanding the local currency will save you money and stress. Here's everything you need to know about money in Tunisia.

The basics

Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND or DT)

Subunit: 1 Dinar = 1000 Millimes

Exchange rate: ~3.1 TND = 1 USD / ~3.4 TND = 1 EUR (2025)

Closed currency: You cannot buy or sell TND outside Tunisia

Where to exchange money

Airport exchange — Available at all airports, fair rates, convenient

Banks — Best official rates but may require your passport

ATMs — Most convenient. Available everywhere from BIAT, Attijari, BNA

Hotels — Possible but worst exchange rates

ATM tips

Withdraw in TND not in your home currency (avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion)

Use BIAT or Attijari ATMs for best rates

Daily limit: Usually 300–500 TND per withdrawal

Most ATMs accept Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro

Credit cards

Accepted at: Hotels, large restaurants, tourist shops, supermarkets

Not accepted at: Small shops, markets, taxis, street food

Tip: Always carry cash for daily expenses

How much things cost

ItemPrice (TND)Price (USD)Espresso1.5$0.50Baguette0.3$0.10Meal for two30–60$10–20Taxi within city3–10$1–31.5L water0.8$0.25Airport transfer45–230$15–75

Tipping guide

Restaurants: 10% if no service charge included

Hotel porters: 2–3 TND per bag

Taxi drivers: Round up to nearest dinar

Transfer drivers: 5–10 TND for excellent service

Tour guides: 10–20 TND per day