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