- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
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- Mwanza
- Albacete
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Cost of living in Mwanza, Tanzania compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 38% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,500 Shilling (€3.05) | €11 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15,807 Shilling (€5.67) | €6 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Shilling (€2.87) | €3.38 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,333 Shilling (€1.19) | €2.61 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,257 Shilling (€1.17) | €1.93 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (€0.36) | €1.63 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,999 Shilling (€4.66) | €5.67 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,000 Shilling (€1.08) | €1.68 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,100 Shilling (€0.39) | €1.38 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,375 Shilling (€0.85) | €1.05 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,500 Shilling (€8) | €3.38 | + 128% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,210 Shilling (€1.15) | €1.33 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,600 Shilling (€0.57) | €0.50 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 17% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,691,670 Shilling (€606) | €600 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 822,500 Shilling (€295) | €450 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 195,000 Shilling (€70) | €90 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,200,000 Shilling (€788) | €388 | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Shilling (€179) | €333 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 Shilling (€125) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 80,000 Shilling (€29) | €30 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,528,460 Shilling (€548) | €392 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 264,299 Shilling (€95) | €55 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,855 Shilling (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 Shilling (€18) | €9 | + 111% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 51% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 41,428 Shilling (€15) | €75 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50,000 Shilling (€18) | €23 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 68,333 Shilling (€24) | €65 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Shilling (€18) | €65 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 29% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (€10,752) | €22,500 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,007 Shilling (€0.72) | €1.20 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,500 Shilling (€10) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 24% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Shilling (€3.58) | €6 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Shilling (€5.38) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Shilling (€5.38) | €4.50 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,143 Shilling (€1.84) | €2.50 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,143 Shilling (€1.48) | €3.75 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,714 Shilling (€0.97) | €1.20 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,586 Shilling (€0.57) | €1.50 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Shilling (€3.58) | €9 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 49% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,667 Shilling (€8) | €21 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,500 Shilling (€4.84) | €14 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000 Shilling (€5.38) | €54 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,000 Shilling (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,428 Shilling (€3.74) | €5.00 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,833 Shilling (€1.37) | €1.63 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Shilling (€1.08) | €3.32 | - 68% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 244 Shilling (€0.09) | €0.21 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 65,713 Shilling (€24) | €58 | - 59% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,500 Shilling (€1.25) | €4.30 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mwanza (Tanzania) is 25% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,357
(3,786,088 Shilling)
in Mwanza.
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