The cost of marriage in Tunisia reaches 55 million! – ryan
The cost of marriage in Tunisia reaches 55 million!
The head of the Consumer Defense Organization, Lotfi Al -Riahi, talked today, Monday, April 28, 2025, about the costs of marriage, which has become a great burden on the Tunisians coming to marriage.
Al -Riahi said in a statement to “Express” radio, that the cost of marriage may reach 55 thousand dinars, based on many factors that must be taken into consideration..
Al -Riahi revealed the details of the marriage expenses that were summarized in the following, according to his statement.
Fear and dowry expenses
At the beginning of the marriage ceremony, the sermon that represents the first costs comes, as Al -Riahi indicated that the dowry alone may reach about 3,000 dinars, if we consider the sermon ring that weighs between 3 to 6 grams, or about 900 dinars per gram, so that the total becomes approximately 3 million dinars.
Marriage equipment costs
As for marriage itself, Al -Riahi indicated that the basic equipment such as gold, which ranges between 12 to 14 grams, may cost about 4,000 dinars, in addition to other costs such as home equipment (refrigerator, washing machine, and others) that ranges between 4 to 5 thousand dinars.
The costs of the marriage ceremony in the marriage halls vary between 7 to 12 thousand dinars, depending on the type of hall and the location.
Al -Riahi said that the costs of henna, the evening, and dinner also range between 5 to 6 thousand dinars, which increases the financial burden on families.
Social costs and appearances
Al -Riahi touched that one of the social aspects that increase the cost of marriage in Tunisia is the desire of individuals to provide a “luxurious wedding” that reflects their social situation. Among them, manifestations related to clothes and other subversions, such as sacrifices that may cost about 1.5 thousand dinars per kilo.
Al -Riahi explained that these costs have become a great obstacle for young people who cannot bear these burdens on their own, which forced many of them to rely on family support. He pointed out that the young man who works for several years may find it difficult to collect the amount required for marriage, which contributes to delaying the age of marriage, who is close to forty in some cases..
In conclusion, Al -Riahi called on families to cooperate with their children to facilitate the marriage process, noting that prior financial planning can help reduce burdens. He also stressed the importance of providing a fixed financial base before making the decision to marry through continuous projects or savings.
In light of the inflation witnessed in the prices, Al -Riahi confirmed that the youth are facing greater challenges than it was in the past, especially with the continuous rise in the prices of gold and luxuries..