- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- India
- Dar es Salaam
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 12% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,015 Shilling (₨437) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,125 Shilling (₨382) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,033 Shilling (₨263) | ₨201 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,007 Shilling (₨88) | ₨49 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,600 Shilling (₨163) | ₨54 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Shilling (₨73) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,257 Shilling (₨299) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,610 Shilling (₨222) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,643 Shilling (₨106) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,516 Shilling (₨73) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,148 Shilling (₨441) | ₨445 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,889 Shilling (₨84) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,635 Shilling (₨48) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 59% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,555,750 Shilling (₨132,625) | ₨12,242 | + 983% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,450,040 Shilling (₨71,325) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 233,024 Shilling (₨6,784) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,793,670 Shilling (₨52,217) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 677,222 Shilling (₨19,715) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 145,281 Shilling (₨4,229) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 89,385 Shilling (₨2,602) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,071,890 Shilling (₨31,204) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 332,121 Shilling (₨9,669) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,056 Shilling (₨497) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48,333 Shilling (₨1,407) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 4% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72,745 Shilling (₨2,118) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 77,259 Shilling (₨2,249) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,582 Shilling (₨2,637) | ₨650 | + 306% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 142,490 Shilling (₨4,148) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨807,452) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,961 Shilling (₨57) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,264 Shilling (₨1,172) | ₨576 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,699 Shilling (₨835) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 9% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,740 Shilling (₨342) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (₨854) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,235 Shilling (₨1,230) | ₨500 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,186 Shilling (₨267) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,688 Shilling (₨224) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (₨330) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (₨110) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,603 Shilling (₨105) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,686 Shilling (₨398) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 25% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,532 Shilling (₨1,034) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,231 Shilling (₨793) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63,535 Shilling (₨1,850) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 74,111 Shilling (₨2,158) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,865 Shilling (₨316) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,125 Shilling (₨149) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,133 Shilling (₨91) | ₨145 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,289,010 Shilling (₨37,525) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183,358 Shilling (₨5,338) | ₨1,000 | + 434% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,829 Shilling (₨141) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 522 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 28% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨42,153
(1,447,980 Shilling)
in Dar es Salaam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨33,000
in Aligarh.
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