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 | 12,451 Shilling ($5.56) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,748 Shilling ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,375 Shilling ($4.19) | $4.67 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,049 Shilling ($1.36) | $1.01 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,444 Shilling ($2.43) | $3.59 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,327 Shilling ($1.04) | $5.41 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,415 Shilling ($5.55) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,159 Shilling ($2.75) | $4.46 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,103 Shilling ($0.94) | $2.35 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,529 Shilling ($1.13) | $1.88 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,098 Shilling ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,570 Shilling ($1.60) | $2.65 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,890 Shilling ($0.84) | $3.04 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,669,140 Shilling ($1,639) | $2,100 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388,960 Shilling ($621) | $1,683 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239,014 Shilling ($107) | $188 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,846,040 Shilling ($825) | $1,183 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 866,101 Shilling ($387) | $994 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 130,781 Shilling ($58) | $171 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,538 Shilling ($52) | $76 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,177,640 Shilling ($526) | $336 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355,924 Shilling ($159) | $102 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,008 Shilling ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,560 Shilling ($2.48) | $16 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 21% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 66,507 Shilling ($30) | $42 | - 28% | |
| 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) | 109,600 Shilling ($49) | $72 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,078 Shilling ($61) | $80 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 52% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,984,900 Shilling ($11,611) | $22,500 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,881 Shilling ($0.84) | $0.69 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,197 Shilling ($19) | $60 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,353 Shilling ($12) | $16 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 61% 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) | 25,915 Shilling ($12) | $35 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48,916 Shilling ($22) | $160 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,049 Shilling ($4.49) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,842 Shilling ($4.84) | $3.46 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,369 Shilling ($5.08) | $5.18 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,244 Shilling ($1.45) | $3.38 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,129 Shilling ($1.84) | $2.90 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,900 Shilling ($3.53) | $21 | - 83% | |
| 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 | 33,386 Shilling ($15) | $46 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,496 Shilling ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,321 Shilling ($12) | $60 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,233 Shilling ($31) | $63 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,503 Shilling ($4.25) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,826 Shilling ($2.16) | $4.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,757 Shilling ($1.68) | $5.00 | - 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,107,460 Shilling ($495) | $412 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 258 Shilling ($0.12) | $0.15 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,338 Shilling ($89) | $66 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,994 Shilling ($2.23) | $10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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