- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- India
- Dodoma
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dodoma, Tanzania compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 9% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 Shilling (₨83) | ₨500 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,430 Shilling (₨225) | ₨375 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,636 Shilling (₨322) | ₨200 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,767 Shilling (₨53) | ₨44 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,735 Shilling (₨204) | ₨50 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,836 Shilling (₨56) | ₨33 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,121 Shilling (₨427) | ₨90 | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,041 Shilling (₨122) | ₨99 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,530 Shilling (₨76) | ₨43 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,604 Shilling (₨79) | ₨165 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,597 Shilling (₨471) | ₨300 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,712 Shilling (₨112) | ₨143 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,163 Shilling (₨35) | ₨38 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 19% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 551,585 Shilling (₨16,674) | ₨25,413 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Shilling (₨12,092) | ₨17,667 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 156,372 Shilling (₨4,727) | ₨6,525 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Shilling (₨9,069) | ₨15,137 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250,000 Shilling (₨7,557) | ₨10,000 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (₨4,534) | ₨10,000 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Shilling (₨907) | ₨1,000 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000,000 Shilling (₨30,229) | ₨25,500 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (₨15,115) | ₨6,000 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,184 Shilling (₨610) | ₨150 | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨900 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 10% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Shilling (₨1,360) | ₨2,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67,006 Shilling (₨2,026) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (₨1,814) | ₨4,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Shilling (₨3,628) | ₨4,000 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 38% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,848,300 Shilling (₨388,395) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,208 Shilling (₨67) | ₨73 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,064 Shilling (₨667) | ₨2,750 | - 76% | |
| 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 Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (₨121) | ₨400 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Shilling (₨91) | ₨200 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Shilling (₨76) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,167 Shilling (₨156) | ₨80 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (₨302) | ₨160 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (₨121) | ₨60 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,283 Shilling (₨69) | ₨20 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨151) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 15% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,130 Shilling (₨1,062) | ₨385 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,800 Shilling (₨599) | ₨293 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,994 Shilling (₨1,300) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,222 Shilling (₨1,820) | ₨500 | + 264% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,166 Shilling (₨217) | ₨245 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨151) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,807 Shilling (₨85) | ₨1,000 | - 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 450,000 Shilling (₨13,603) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Shilling (₨1.91) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,503 Shilling (₨710) | ₨1,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,783 Shilling (₨84) | ₨120 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2018.
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₨76,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨60,640
(2,005,995 Shilling)
in Dodoma.
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