Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,917 Shilling (kr29) | kr131 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,749 Shilling (kr37) | kr67 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,670 Shilling (kr19) | kr31 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,830 Shilling (kr8) | kr7 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,048 Shilling (kr15) | kr30 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (kr7) | kr19 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (kr26) | kr68 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (kr17) | kr18 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (kr5.15) | kr10 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,293 Shilling (kr7) | kr12 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,879 Shilling (kr43) | kr78 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,033 Shilling (kr9) | kr19 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,067 Shilling (kr3.11) | kr10 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,799,460 Shilling (kr8,170) | kr8,455 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,224,430 Shilling (kr6,492) | kr5,757 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 280,663 Shilling (kr819) | kr1,141 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (kr4,585) | kr4,956 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (kr2,620) | kr3,745 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (kr452) | kr1,512 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74,427 Shilling (kr217) | kr193 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (kr3,052) | kr3,644 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (kr921) | kr684 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (kr51) | kr54 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,976 Shilling (kr55) | kr169 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (kr256) | kr778 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (kr227) | kr230 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,503 Shilling (kr235) | kr745 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (kr355) | kr1,287 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (kr92,148) | kr304,676 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,288 Shilling (kr7) | kr10 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (kr120) | kr386 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (kr79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 23% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (kr35) | kr50 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (kr71) | kr73 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (kr135) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (kr21) | kr58 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (kr22) | kr28 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (kr30) | kr29 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (kr12) | kr13 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (kr8) | kr16 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,570 Shilling (kr34) | kr171 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,748 Shilling (kr116) | kr337 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,104 Shilling (kr67) | kr187 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (kr139) | kr475 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73,191 Shilling (kr214) | kr606 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,912 Shilling (kr35) | kr73 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (kr14) | kr42 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,818 Shilling (kr8) | kr33 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (kr3,140) | kr3,125 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (kr0.96) | kr0.91 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (kr515) | kr255 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,040 Shilling (kr15) | kr42 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 232 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr23,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr12,966 (4,442,427 Shilling) in Dar es Salaam.
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