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Ruth (User)
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How to find an apartment in Lafayette or downtown 10 Months, 1 Week ago
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Hi all,
I have just arrived in Tunis (yesterday!) to start Arabic classes at Institut Bourguiba, so I'm looking for a studio/one bedroom/flat share within walking distance of the school.
Those who have already accomplished finding an apartment here: what's the best tactic? I am looking in La Presse and online, but that's about the extent of my ideas so far.
Thanks so much for any advice! 
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Martin (User)
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Re:How to find an apartment in Lafayette or downtown 8 Months, 3 Weeks ago
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Hi,
La Presse is probably most people's first choice, both for advertising and looking. You need to be talking shop keepers in the area where you're interested, asking if they know of anywhere - lots of appartments are not advertised, but are known about. Or, ask to find out who the local 'samsar' is - the local rental agent, essentially.
I hope you find what you want, and survive the workload at Bourguiba!
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Re:How to find an apartment in Lafayette or downtown 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago
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Consider the location in finding housing. Just as in any city, cost depends a great deal location. Housing is typically mutiplex, with up to 4 or 5 private dwellings within one structure. Often you will find a private dwelling on each floor. Cost per square meter (approximately 9 square feet) is approximately 2-4 dinars each month. Rent typically ranges from 300-400 dinars for a two-person home or apartment to 500-700 for a family. More information on neighborhoods and on finding a home available upon request.
Consider the location in finding housing. Just as in any city, cost depends a great deal location. Housing is typically mutiplex, with up to 4 or 5 private dwellings within one structure. Often you will find a private dwelling on each floor. Cost per square meter (approximately 9 square feet) is approximately 2-4 dinars each month. Rent typically ranges from 300-400 dinars for a two-person home or apartment to 500-700 for a family. More information on neighborhoods and on finding a home available upon request.
Look for furniture in street markets. You will find pretty good prices. Complete sets (usually not individual pieces) can also be purchased from Carrefour and Géant. A living room set might cost anywhere from 700-1200 dinars, depending on quality and location.
Look for both large and small appliances at Carrefour and Géant, with some variance on options available as well as prices. If you have the time and energy, you will find checking out both places may prove beneficial.
If you want a used car, be prepared to pay cash. Cars are expensive as most are imports. The car market includes thousands of used cars. Car buying is quite an experience for a newcomer, but is fairly easy and the market has a huge selection. A compact car (2-4 doors with a hatchback) runs from 6000 to 9000 dinars (equivalent of $4500 - $7000 USD). Major brands that are serviced here include Renault, Peugeot, Volkswagen, and others from France and Germany. Buying a new car is possible as well, depending on your personal preference and financing.
Pay your car insurance premium annually in advance, with the cost approximately 400 to 800 dinars. Door dings and side view mirrors hanging off are common; many small accidents are handled privately between the parties involved, with no paper work.
For air conditioning units, plan to pay from 700-2000 Dinars, depending on the unit's strength and intended size of room. Air conditioners are not commonly found in homes. They can be purchased at Carrefour and Géant. Typically, Americans will outfit one big room and sleep in that room during hot summer nights. Americans might typically use the air conditioning from May to September, especially June through August. The average high in the summer is 95º F. The average low in the winter is 45º F. So the extremes are a bit more moderate than in many major U.S. cities.
Get a converter for electrical outlets. All outlets are 220 as opposed to 110 (as it is in the United States). Without conversion, most appliances will burn out immediately. Laptop computers typically allow up to 240, so only a plug adapter is needed. They can be found in local electronic stores. Converters that allow you to plug USA appliances into Tunisian outlets are difficult to come by, but are available in the USA at such stores as Radio Shack.
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