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 | 15,015 Shilling ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,125 Shilling ($5.77) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,033 Shilling ($3.97) | $5.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,007 Shilling ($1.32) | $0.99 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,600 Shilling ($2.46) | $3.59 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Shilling ($1.10) | $5.70 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,257 Shilling ($4.51) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,610 Shilling ($3.34) | $4.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,643 Shilling ($1.60) | $2.45 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,516 Shilling ($1.11) | $1.88 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,148 Shilling ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,889 Shilling ($1.27) | $2.76 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,635 Shilling ($0.72) | $2.61 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 30% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,555,750 Shilling ($2,002) | $2,100 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,450,040 Shilling ($1,076) | $1,683 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 233,024 Shilling ($102) | $295 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,793,670 Shilling ($788) | $1,183 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 677,222 Shilling ($298) | $994 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 145,281 Shilling ($64) | $168 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 89,385 Shilling ($39) | $76 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,071,890 Shilling ($471) | $377 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 332,121 Shilling ($146) | $103 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,056 Shilling ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48,333 Shilling ($21) | $16 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 12% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72,745 Shilling ($32) | $42 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 77,259 Shilling ($34) | $34 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,582 Shilling ($40) | $72 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 142,490 Shilling ($63) | $80 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 53% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,736,400 Shilling ($12,186) | $22,500 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,961 Shilling ($0.86) | $0.77 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,264 Shilling ($18) | $60 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,699 Shilling ($13) | $18 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 65% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,740 Shilling ($5.16) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling ($13) | $31 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,235 Shilling ($19) | $170 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,186 Shilling ($4.04) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,688 Shilling ($3.38) | $3.18 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling ($4.99) | $4.59 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling ($1.66) | $3.63 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,603 Shilling ($1.58) | $2.39 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,686 Shilling ($6) | $17 | - 64% | |
| 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 | 35,532 Shilling ($16) | $49 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,231 Shilling ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63,535 Shilling ($28) | $75 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 74,111 Shilling ($33) | $63 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,865 Shilling ($4.77) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,125 Shilling ($2.25) | $4.04 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,133 Shilling ($1.38) | $5.00 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,289,010 Shilling ($566) | $429 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling ($0.12) | $0.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183,358 Shilling ($81) | $66 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,829 Shilling ($2.12) | $10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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