- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Switzerland
- Dar es Salaam
- Bern
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Bern (Switzerland)
| Food | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 58% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 14,167 Shilling (CHF 7.94) | CHF 19 | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,417 Shilling (CHF 6.40) | CHF 12.33 | 48% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 6,929 Shilling (CHF 3.88) | CHF 13.14 | 70% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,471 Shilling (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.52 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 2.24) | CHF 6.87 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,875 Shilling (CHF 1.05) | CHF 3.93 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,833 Shilling (CHF 5.51) | CHF 9.56 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,500 Shilling (CHF 3.08) | CHF 3.54 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 3,138 Shilling (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.81 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 1,886 Shilling (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.71 | 38% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,000 Shilling (CHF 7.29) | CHF 14.48 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,783 Shilling (CHF 1.56) | CHF 3 | 48% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,271 Shilling (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.01 | 65% |
| Housing | 32% | ||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 32% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,825,000 Shilling (CHF 1,583) | CHF 2,186 | 28% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,111 Shilling (CHF 107) | CHF 196 | 45% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 68,500 Shilling (CHF 38) | CHF 47 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,100,000 Shilling (CHF 616) | CHF 925 | 33% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 500,000 Shilling (CHF 280) | CHF 233 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,500 Shilling (CHF 5.88) | CHF 9.67 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,500 Shilling (CHF 4.20) | CHF 26 | 84% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 1% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 110,000 Shilling (CHF 62) | CHF 124 | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 115,000 Shilling (CHF 64) | CHF 43 | 50% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 250,000 Shilling (CHF 140) | CHF 127 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 141,667 Shilling (CHF 79) | CHF 144 | 45% |
| Transportation | 61% | ||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 61% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,500,000 Shilling (CHF 9,807) | CHF 34,513 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Shilling (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.76 | 40% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 57,167 Shilling (CHF 32) | CHF 80 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 33,927 Shilling (CHF 19.01) | CHF 44 | 57% |
| Personal Care | 47% | ||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 47% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 18,357 Shilling (CHF 10.29) | CHF 18.96 | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14,750 Shilling (CHF 8.27) | CHF 6.57 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Shilling (CHF 2.52) | CHF 4.97 | 49% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12,000 Shilling (CHF 6.72) | CHF 5.04 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,233 Shilling (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.53 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,786 Shilling (CHF 1.56) | CHF 3.42 | 54% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,889 Shilling (CHF 7.22) | CHF 40 | 82% |
| Entertainment | 54% | ||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 54% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,889 Shilling (CHF 18.99) | CHF 49 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,571 Shilling (CHF 10.41) | CHF 34 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Shilling (CHF 16.81) | CHF 84 | 80% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 83,571 Shilling (CHF 47) | CHF 110 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,833 Shilling (CHF 5.51) | CHF 14.14 | 61% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 4,417 Shilling (CHF 2.48) | CHF 5.27 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 2,471 Shilling (CHF 1.39) | CHF 4.29 | 68% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 367,500 Shilling (CHF 206) | CHF 164 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 533 Shilling (CHF 0.30) | CHF 0.61 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 118,000 Shilling (CHF 66) | CHF 147 | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 3,114 Shilling (CHF 1.75) | CHF 7.06 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 901 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 47% cheaper than in Bern (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 3,125
in Bern
you would need to make just about CHF 1,648
(2,940,290 Shilling)
in Dar es Salaam.