- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Iran
- Dodoma
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dodoma, Tanzania compared to Ahvaz, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 13% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,000 Shilling (﷼ 43,916) | ﷼ 203,951 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,363 Shilling (﷼ 122,424) | ﷼ 149,118 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Shilling (﷼ 87,832) | ﷼ 48,977 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,782 Shilling (﷼ 26,084) | ﷼ 35,564 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,982 Shilling (﷼ 102,212) | ﷼ 196,824 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,782 Shilling (﷼ 26,084) | ﷼ 38,750 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 146,387) | ﷼ 86,143 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,873 Shilling (﷼ 42,051) | ﷼ 31,547 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Shilling (﷼ 21,958) | ﷼ 15,145 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,500 Shilling (﷼ 36,597) | ﷼ 10,396 | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,181 Shilling (﷼ 251,514) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 73,194) | ﷼ 50,820 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,282 Shilling (﷼ 18,765) | ﷼ 9,931 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 24% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 500,776 Shilling (﷼ 7,330,723) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Shilling (﷼ 5,855,491) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 156,372 Shilling (﷼ 2,289,087) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Shilling (﷼ 4,391,618) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250,000 Shilling (﷼ 3,659,682) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (﷼ 2,195,809) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Shilling (﷼ 439,162) | ﷼ 259,456 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000,000 Shilling (﷼ 14,638,727) | ﷼ 36,438,700 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (﷼ 7,319,364) | ﷼ 9,000,000 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,184 Shilling (﷼ 295,464) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 63% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Shilling (﷼ 658,743) | ﷼ 1,767,160 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67,006 Shilling (﷼ 980,884) | ﷼ 2,701,760 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (﷼ 878,324) | ﷼ 5,440,680 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Shilling (﷼ 1,756,647) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 22% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,848,300 Shilling (﷼ 188,082,756) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,208 Shilling (﷼ 32,319) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,064 Shilling (﷼ 322,986) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,956 Shilling (﷼ 277,498) | ﷼ 74,378 | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 3% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (﷼ 58,555) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Shilling (﷼ 43,916) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 180,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Shilling (﷼ 36,597) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,167 Shilling (﷼ 75,641) | ﷼ 137,500 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 146,387) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (﷼ 58,555) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 290% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,283 Shilling (﷼ 33,427) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 73,194) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 1% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,130 Shilling (﷼ 514,263) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,669 Shilling (﷼ 375,757) | ﷼ 625,000 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,994 Shilling (﷼ 629,376) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,222 Shilling (﷼ 881,570) | ﷼ 725,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,166 Shilling (﷼ 104,896) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 73,194) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,807 Shilling (﷼ 41,089) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 300,000 Shilling (﷼ 4,391,618) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Shilling (﷼ 925) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,503 Shilling (﷼ 344,054) | ﷼ 520,975 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,783 Shilling (﷼ 40,746) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 40,800,000
in Ahvaz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 36,623,475
(2,501,821 Shilling)
in Dodoma.
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