- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Spain
- Tanga
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanga, Tanzania compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Tanga (Tanzania) is 45% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Shilling (€1.25) | €9 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (€2.50) | €6 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Shilling (€2.68) | €4.15 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Shilling (€0.43) | €0.73 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling (€1.50) | €1.83 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (€0.36) | €1.00 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,200 Shilling (€4.01) | €7 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,333 Shilling (€4.05) | €1.04 | + 289% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Shilling (€0.29) | €0.67 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,500 Shilling (€0.89) | €0.47 | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Shilling (€3.58) | €12 | - 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,500 Shilling (€0.89) | €1.37 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,500 Shilling (€0.54) | €0.82 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Tanga (Tanzania) is 23% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €528 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €343 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €103 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Shilling (€107) | €575 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200,000 Shilling (€72) | €275 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €80 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Shilling (€14) | €34 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | 950,000 Shilling (€340) | €406 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 650,000 Shilling (€233) | €92 | + 154% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Tanga (Tanzania) is 29% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 70,000 Shilling (€25) | €48 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €28 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Shilling (€18) | €75 | - 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Shilling (€9) | €75 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Tanga (Tanzania) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,340 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Shilling (€0.72) | €1.38 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Tanga (Tanzania) is 9% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (€2.15) | €5.00 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €12 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.00 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.65 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 720 Shilling (€0.26) | €1.51 | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €10 | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Tanga (Tanzania) is 2% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €22 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Shilling (€5.01) | €14 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 Shilling (€5.01) | €83 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €50 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.70 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.42 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (€54) | €37 | + 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.49 | - | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on November 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanga (Tanzania) is 22% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,334
(3,728,810 Shilling)
in Tanga.
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