- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Ivory Coast
- Mwanza
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mwanza, Tanzania compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 0% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,500 Shilling (1,994 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15,807 Shilling (3,707 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Shilling (1,876 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,333 Shilling (782 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 3,257 Shilling (764 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (235 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,999 Shilling (3,049 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,000 Shilling (704 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,100 Shilling (258 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,375 Shilling (557 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,500 Shilling (5,042 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,210 Shilling (753 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,600 Shilling (375 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Mwanza (Tanzania) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,691,670 Shilling (396,755 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 822,500 Shilling (192,904 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 195,000 Shilling (45,734 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,200,000 Shilling (515,975 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Shilling (117,267 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 Shilling (82,087 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 80,000 Shilling (18,763 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,528,460 Shilling (358,476 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 264,299 Shilling (61,987 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,855 Shilling (4,422 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 Shilling (11,727 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mwanza (Tanzania) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 41,428 Shilling (9,716 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (11,727 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,333 Shilling (16,027 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Shilling (11,727 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 39% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (7,036,028 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,007 Shilling (471 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,500 Shilling (6,450 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mwanza (Tanzania) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Shilling (2,345 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Shilling (3,518 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (3,518 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,143 Shilling (1,206 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,143 Shilling (972 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,714 Shilling (637 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,586 Shilling (372 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (2,345 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mwanza (Tanzania) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,667 Shilling (5,082 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,500 Shilling (3,166 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000 Shilling (3,518 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Shilling (12,899 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,428 Shilling (2,446 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,833 Shilling (899 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Shilling (704 Franc) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 244 Shilling (57 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,713 Shilling (15,412 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,500 Shilling (821 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 26% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,150,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 850,129 Franc
(3,624,753 Shilling)
in Mwanza.
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