How prices in Tunisia have increased since the Arab Spring

Tunisia continues to grapple with a severe cost-of-living crisis nearly 16 years after the Arab Spring, which was ignited by Mohamed Bouazizi’s self-immolation in 2010. Since then, the Tunisian dinar has lost half its value against the dollar, leading to skyrocketing prices for essential goods. Key food items have seen dramatic price increases, with tomatoes up 113% and chicken up 118%. Many citizens now struggle to meet basic needs as subsidies are being phased out, exacerbating economic hardships.

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