- Cost of Living
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- Dar es Salaam
- Aligarh
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 17% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,108 Shilling (₨484) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16,338 Shilling (₨491) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,897 Shilling (₨237) | ₨201 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,900 Shilling (₨87) | ₨49 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,323 Shilling (₨160) | ₨54 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,226 Shilling (₨67) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,317 Shilling (₨310) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,119 Shilling (₨214) | ₨90 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,301 Shilling (₨99) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 Shilling (₨74) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,236 Shilling (₨488) | ₨445 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,064 Shilling (₨92) | ₨75 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,289 Shilling (₨39) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 48% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,845,650 Shilling (₨115,632) | ₨15,000 | + 671% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,488,990 Shilling (₨74,840) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 281,780 Shilling (₨8,473) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,153,300 Shilling (₨64,746) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 989,341 Shilling (₨29,748) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 184,217 Shilling (₨5,539) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,372 Shilling (₨2,838) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,044,280 Shilling (₨31,400) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336,522 Shilling (₨10,119) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,147 Shilling (₨576) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,860 Shilling (₨1,078) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 4% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 98,125 Shilling (₨2,950) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,760 Shilling (₨2,398) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,320 Shilling (₨2,325) | ₨650 | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (₨4,124) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 15% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,736,400 Shilling (₨833,988) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,040 Shilling (₨61) | ₨74 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42,172 Shilling (₨1,268) | ₨576 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39,682 Shilling (₨1,193) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 10% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,740 Shilling (₨353) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (₨882) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44,809 Shilling (₨1,347) | ₨500 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,339 Shilling (₨251) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (₨235) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (₨341) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (₨113) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,330 Shilling (₨100) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,263 Shilling (₨339) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 35% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,383 Shilling (₨1,094) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,022 Shilling (₨752) | ₨325 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (₨1,618) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 83,608 Shilling (₨2,514) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,210 Shilling (₨337) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,431 Shilling (₨163) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,970 Shilling (₨89) | ₨145 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,167,420 Shilling (₨35,102) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183,358 Shilling (₨5,513) | ₨750 | + 635% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,942 Shilling (₨149) | ₨164 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 623 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 27% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨52,202
(1,736,107 Shilling)
in Dar es Salaam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨41,000
in Aligarh.
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