Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,565 Shilling ($4.74) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,262 Shilling ($5.50) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,224 Shilling ($4.14) | $4.81 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,010 Shilling ($1.35) | $0.99 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,815 Shilling ($2.61) | $3.59 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,369 Shilling ($1.06) | $5.07 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,635 Shilling ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,337 Shilling ($1.94) | $4.46 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,935 Shilling ($0.87) | $2.35 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,659 Shilling ($1.19) | $1.88 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,327 Shilling ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,290 Shilling ($1.92) | $2.65 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,147 Shilling ($0.96) | $3.04 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 34% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,429,850 Shilling ($1,986) | $2,100 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,637,900 Shilling ($734) | $1,683 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188,908 Shilling ($85) | $188 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,908,860 Shilling ($856) | $1,183 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 861,077 Shilling ($386) | $994 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 134,844 Shilling ($60) | $154 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100,276 Shilling ($45) | $76 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,177,640 Shilling ($528) | $336 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355,924 Shilling ($160) | $102 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,118 Shilling ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,795 Shilling ($2.15) | $16 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 24% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,756 Shilling ($25) | $42 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 63,463 Shilling ($28) | $34 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 118,549 Shilling ($53) | $72 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 96,816 Shilling ($43) | $80 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 44% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,646,100 Shilling ($19,124) | $22,500 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,894 Shilling ($0.85) | $0.73 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45,228 Shilling ($20) | $60 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23,057 Shilling ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,846 Shilling ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34,183 Shilling ($15) | $35 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,054 Shilling ($22) | $160 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11,844 Shilling ($5.31) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,054 Shilling ($4.51) | $3.46 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,067 Shilling ($4.96) | $5.18 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,244 Shilling ($1.45) | $3.38 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,982 Shilling ($1.79) | $2.90 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,314 Shilling ($5.52) | $21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 36% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,361 Shilling ($17) | $46 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,632 Shilling ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 25,786 Shilling ($12) | $60 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85,276 Shilling ($38) | $63 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,247 Shilling ($3.25) | $8 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,770 Shilling ($2.14) | $4.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,925 Shilling ($1.76) | $5.00 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 385,153 Shilling ($173) | $124 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 194 Shilling ($0.09) | $0.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210,959 Shilling ($95) | $66 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,729 Shilling ($2.12) | $10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,058
(9,049,339 Shilling)
in Dar es Salaam.
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