Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 58% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,643 Shilling (NZ$5.78) | NZ$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,452 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,365 Shilling (NZ$4.41) | NZ$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,920 Shilling (NZ$1.75) | NZ$2.16 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (NZ$3.16) | NZ$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,257 Shilling (NZ$1.35) | NZ$6 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (NZ$5.32) | NZ$7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (NZ$3.54) | NZ$3.53 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (NZ$1.06) | NZ$3.00 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,272 Shilling (NZ$1.36) | NZ$4.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,947 Shilling (NZ$10) | NZ$21 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,198 Shilling (NZ$1.92) | NZ$3.73 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,096 Shilling (NZ$0.66) | NZ$2.27 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 52% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling (NZ$1,688) | NZ$2,898 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (NZ$1,218) | NZ$2,639 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (NZ$161) | NZ$309 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (NZ$941) | NZ$2,350 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (NZ$538) | NZ$2,007 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (NZ$93) | NZ$197 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (NZ$49) | NZ$81 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (NZ$626) | NZ$734 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (NZ$189) | NZ$243 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (NZ$7) | NZ$28 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (NZ$53) | NZ$117 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (NZ$47) | NZ$67 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (NZ$46) | NZ$192 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (NZ$73) | NZ$228 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 76% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (NZ$18,913) | NZ$34,283 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,323 Shilling (NZ$1.39) | NZ$2.06 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (NZ$25) | NZ$213 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (NZ$16) | NZ$30 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 36% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (NZ$15) | NZ$5.55 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (NZ$28) | NZ$64 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (NZ$4.35) | NZ$9 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (NZ$4.59) | NZ$7 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (NZ$2.38) | NZ$3.92 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (NZ$1.74) | NZ$4.06 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (NZ$7) | NZ$37 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 51% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (NZ$22) | NZ$63 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (NZ$13) | NZ$35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (NZ$29) | NZ$232 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (NZ$42) | NZ$137 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (NZ$2.91) | NZ$5.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,796 Shilling (NZ$1.67) | NZ$11 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (NZ$645) | NZ$689 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (NZ$0.20) | NZ$0.33 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (NZ$106) | NZ$80 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,796 Shilling (NZ$2.87) | NZ$34 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 486 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,459 (5,773,487 Shilling) in Dar es Salaam.
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