- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Iran
- Dodoma
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dodoma, Tanzania compared to Ahvaz, Iran
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Ahvaz has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 44% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 Shilling (﷼ 52,224) | ﷼ 190,642 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,430 Shilling (﷼ 141,491) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,636 Shilling (﷼ 202,551) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 269% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,767 Shilling (﷼ 33,650) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,735 Shilling (﷼ 128,260) | ﷼ 84,308 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,836 Shilling (﷼ 34,970) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,121 Shilling (﷼ 268,913) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,041 Shilling (﷼ 76,949) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,530 Shilling (﷼ 48,185) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,604 Shilling (﷼ 49,588) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,597 Shilling (﷼ 297,013) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,712 Shilling (﷼ 70,691) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,163 Shilling (﷼ 22,149) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 0% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 551,585 Shilling (﷼ 10,503,949) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Shilling (﷼ 7,617,284) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 156,372 Shilling (﷼ 2,977,825) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Shilling (﷼ 5,712,963) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250,000 Shilling (﷼ 4,760,802) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (﷼ 2,856,481) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Shilling (﷼ 571,296) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000,000 Shilling (﷼ 19,043,210) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (﷼ 9,521,605) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,184 Shilling (﷼ 384,362) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 40% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Shilling (﷼ 856,944) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67,006 Shilling (﷼ 1,276,011) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (﷼ 1,142,593) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Shilling (﷼ 2,285,185) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 16% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,848,300 Shilling (﷼ 244,672,873) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,208 Shilling (﷼ 42,042) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 320% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,064 Shilling (﷼ 420,166) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 18% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (﷼ 76,173) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Shilling (﷼ 57,130) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 180,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Shilling (﷼ 47,608) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,167 Shilling (﷼ 98,400) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 190,432) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (﷼ 76,173) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 408% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,283 Shilling (﷼ 43,484) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 95,216) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 3% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,130 Shilling (﷼ 668,994) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,800 Shilling (﷼ 377,056) | ﷼ 450,000 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,994 Shilling (﷼ 818,742) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,222 Shilling (﷼ 1,146,816) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,166 Shilling (﷼ 136,457) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 95,216) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,807 Shilling (﷼ 53,452) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 450,000 Shilling (﷼ 8,569,444) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Shilling (﷼ 1,203) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,503 Shilling (﷼ 447,573) | ﷼ 553,571 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,783 Shilling (﷼ 53,005) | ﷼ 120,000 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 9% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 44,892,063
(2,357,379 Shilling)
in Dodoma
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 41,000,000
in Ahvaz.
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