- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Saudi Arabia
- Dodoma
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dodoma, Tanzania compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 31% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,742 Shilling (﷼ 4.52) | ﷼ 48 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,430 Shilling (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 30 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,636 Shilling (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 8 | + 119% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,767 Shilling (﷼ 2.91) | ﷼ 4.00 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,735 Shilling (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,836 Shilling (﷼ 3.03) | ﷼ 10 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,121 Shilling (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 20 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,041 Shilling (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,530 Shilling (﷼ 4.17) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,604 Shilling (﷼ 4.29) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,597 Shilling (﷼ 26) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,712 Shilling (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,163 Shilling (﷼ 1.92) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 92% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 60% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 551,585 Shilling (﷼ 909) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Shilling (﷼ 659) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 156,372 Shilling (﷼ 258) | ﷼ 300 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Shilling (﷼ 494) | ﷼ 3,000 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250,000 Shilling (﷼ 412) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150,000 Shilling (﷼ 247) | ﷼ 300 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Shilling (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 100 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000,000 Shilling (﷼ 1,648) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (﷼ 824) | ﷼ 300 | + 175% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,184 Shilling (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 80 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 10 | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 18% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 45,000 Shilling (﷼ 74) | ﷼ 150 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 67,006 Shilling (﷼ 110) | ﷼ 100 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Shilling (﷼ 99) | ﷼ 400 | - 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Shilling (﷼ 198) | ﷼ 150 | + 32% | |
Transportation | - 87% | |||
Transportation in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 87% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,848,300 Shilling (﷼ 21,177) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,208 Shilling (﷼ 3.64) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 628% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 22,064 Shilling (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 900 | - 96% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ 22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 22% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 Shilling (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 10 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Shilling (﷼ 4.94) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Shilling (﷼ 4.12) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,167 Shilling (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 19 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 20 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 8 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,283 Shilling (﷼ 3.76) | ﷼ 7 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 10 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 43% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,130 Shilling (﷼ 58) | ﷼ 100 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,800 Shilling (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,994 Shilling (﷼ 71) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,222 Shilling (﷼ 99) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,166 Shilling (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 14 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,807 Shilling (﷼ 4.63) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 450,000 Shilling (﷼ 742) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 Shilling (﷼ 0.10) | ﷼ 0.40 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,503 Shilling (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 150 | - 74% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,783 Shilling (﷼ 4.59) | ﷼ 100 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dodoma (Tanzania) is 66% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 5,170
(3,136,728 Shilling)
in Dodoma.
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