- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- United States
- Moshi
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moshi, Tanzania compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moshi (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,000 Shilling ($4.91) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,000 Shilling ($3.57) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Shilling ($3.13) | $3.62 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Shilling ($1.38) | $0.87 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,600 Shilling ($1.61) | $2.34 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,600 Shilling ($0.71) | $4.92 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,000 Shilling ($8) | $5.56 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Shilling ($1.79) | $2.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,400 Shilling ($0.63) | $1.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,300 Shilling ($1.03) | $2.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling ($8) | $13 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Shilling ($0.89) | $1.80 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Shilling ($0.22) | $2.28 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Moshi (Tanzania) is 63% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Shilling ($313) | $1,514 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 450,000 Shilling ($201) | $1,018 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 Shilling ($36) | $122 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Shilling ($223) | $877 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 300,000 Shilling ($134) | $649 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,000 Shilling ($22) | $123 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Shilling ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $358 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $126 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,250 Shilling ($2.34) | $9 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Moshi (Tanzania) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $38 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $83 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $76 | - | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Moshi (Tanzania) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,000,000 Shilling ($19,652) | $23,085 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,100 Shilling ($0.94) | $0.63 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Shilling ($5.36) | $62 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Moshi (Tanzania) is 66% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling ($13) | $140 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling ($2.79) | $3.09 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,000 Shilling ($2.68) | $4.63 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Shilling ($0.67) | $2.85 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Shilling ($1.12) | $1.84 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Shilling ($1.79) | $17 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Moshi (Tanzania) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Shilling ($11) | $44 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Shilling ($20) | $76 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Shilling ($3.57) | $9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Shilling ($1.56) | $4.14 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Shilling ($1.34) | $5.84 | - 77% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $498 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling ($1.79) | $10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 238 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Moshi (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,757
(3,934,739 Shilling)
in Moshi.
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