- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- India
- Tanga
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanga, Tanzania vs Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Tanga (Tanzania) is 3% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Shilling (₨107) | ₨362 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (₨214) | ₨331 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling (₨230) | ₨137 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Shilling (₨37) | ₨62 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling (₨129) | ₨70 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (₨31) | ₨40 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,200 Shilling (₨343) | ₨198 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,333 Shilling (₨347) | ₨102 | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Shilling (₨24) | ₨21 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,500 Shilling (₨77) | ₨114 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Shilling (₨306) | ₨473 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,500 Shilling (₨77) | ₨86 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 Shilling (₨46) | ₨30 | + 51% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Tanga (Tanzania) is 9% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Shilling (₨9,183) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Shilling (₨6,122) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Shilling (₨1,224) | ₨2,897 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | 950,000 Shilling (₨29,080) | ₨35,000 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 650,000 Shilling (₨19,897) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Tanga (Tanzania) is 8% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Shilling (₨2,143) | ₨2,325 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,600 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Shilling (₨1,531) | ₨3,502 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Shilling (₨765) | ₨1,500 | - 49% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Tanga (Tanzania) is in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Shilling (₨61) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Tanga (Tanzania) is 1% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (₨184) | ₨100 | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨120 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 720 Shilling (₨22) | ₨50 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨100 | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Tanga (Tanzania) is 26% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Shilling (₨429) | ₨392 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 Shilling (₨429) | ₨500 | - 14% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨78 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (₨4,592) | ₨608 | + 656% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tanga (Tanzania) is about the same as in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨5,800
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨5,757
(188,068 Shilling)
in Tanga.
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