Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Agadir (Morocco)
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 17% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Agadir | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (60 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (62 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (34 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (11 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (16 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (14 Dirham) | 5.46 Dirham | + 149% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (45 Dirham) | 62 Dirham | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (20 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (10 Dirham) | 6 Dirham | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (25 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (69 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (5.98 Dirham) | 4.77 Dirham | + 25% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 16% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Agadir | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (4,729 Dirham) | 5,669 Dirham | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (3,741 Dirham) | 4,122 Dirham | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (912 Dirham) | 673 Dirham | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (4,619 Dirham) | 3,881 Dirham | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (6,467 Dirham) | 2,290 Dirham | + 182% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (1,094 Dirham) | 429 Dirham | + 155% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (197 Dirham) | 249 Dirham | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (3,442 Dirham) | 3,246 Dirham | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (1,138 Dirham) | 1,005 Dirham | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (63 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (52 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 42% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 37% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (120 Dirham) | 325 Dirham | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (319 Dirham) | 430 Dirham | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (252 Dirham) | 456 Dirham | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (297 Dirham) | 700 Dirham | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 15% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (124,940 Dirham) | 253,721 Dirham | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (11 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (179 Dirham) | 145 Dirham | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (83 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | + 20% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 18% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (27 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (104 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (176 Dirham) | 207 Dirham | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (22 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (25 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (38 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (12 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (10 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (45 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 6% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Agadir | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (232 Dirham) | 171 Dirham | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (86 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (193 Dirham) | 665 Dirham | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (280 Dirham) | 384 Dirham | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (44 Dirham) | 101 Dirham | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (22 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (13 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (4,807 Dirham) | 3,822 Dirham | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (1.11 Dirham) | 1.34 Dirham | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (557 Dirham) | 371 Dirham | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (18 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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