- Cost of Living
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- Mbeya
- Aligarh
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Cost of living in Mbeya, Tanzania compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Mbeya (Tanzania) is 7% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,716 Shilling (₨107) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,000 Shilling (₨346) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨201 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨49 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 6,000 Shilling (₨173) | ₨54 | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨445 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Mbeya (Tanzania) is 5% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 800,000 Shilling (₨23,086) | ₨12,242 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Shilling (₨8,657) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Shilling (₨4,329) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Shilling (₨2,886) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,600,000 Shilling (₨46,172) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Mbeya (Tanzania) is 1% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,000 Shilling (₨433) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Shilling (₨1,299) | ₨650 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Mbeya (Tanzania) is 3% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Shilling (₨865,731) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,016 Shilling (₨58) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Shilling (₨433) | ₨576 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mbeya (Tanzania) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Shilling (₨289) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (₨289) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (₨180) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Shilling (₨58) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,500 Shilling (₨101) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨144) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Mbeya (Tanzania) is 2% cheaper than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,362 Shilling (₨905) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Shilling (₨1,443) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (₨346) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨144) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (₨58) | ₨145 | - 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,500 Shilling (₨101) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mbeya (Tanzania) is about the same as in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨36,709
(1,272,067 Shilling)
in Mbeya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Aligarh.
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