Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 73% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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Food | + 150% | |||
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Food in Vienna (Austria) is 150% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Vienna | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (35,719 Shilling) | 9,400 Shilling | + 280% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (21,490 Shilling) | 14,201 Shilling | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (15,924 Shilling) | 7,607 Shilling | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (3,165 Shilling) | 2,749 Shilling | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.12 (12,721 Shilling) | 5,060 Shilling | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (8,440 Shilling) | 2,194 Shilling | + 285% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.95 (14,795 Shilling) | 8,883 Shilling | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (5,278 Shilling) | 5,915 Shilling | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (4,879 Shilling) | 1,694 Shilling | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (2,538 Shilling) | 2,252 Shilling | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (21,008 Shilling) | 15,875 Shilling | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (5,176 Shilling) | 2,931 Shilling | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.56 (6,376 Shilling) | 1,111 Shilling | + 474% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 33% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Vienna | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,505 (3,741,348 Shilling) | 2,918,040 Shilling | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,104 (2,743,923 Shilling) | 2,032,650 Shilling | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €229 (568,474 Shilling) | 268,852 Shilling | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €858 (2,132,323 Shilling) | 1,571,060 Shilling | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €624 (1,551,902 Shilling) | 897,620 Shilling | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (195,279 Shilling) | 154,738 Shilling | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (78,243 Shilling) | 81,315 Shilling | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (828,485 Shilling) | 1,045,550 Shilling | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (249,078 Shilling) | 315,489 Shilling | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (28,997 Shilling) | 17,482 Shilling | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (34,129 Shilling) | 12,316 Shilling | + 177% | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is 84% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (246,195 Shilling) | 87,180 Shilling | + 182% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (88,132 Shilling) | 72,350 Shilling | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (211,703 Shilling) | 77,501 Shilling | + 173% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (295,299 Shilling) | 121,788 Shilling | + 142% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 102% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,965 (57,089,746 Shilling) | 31,572,600 Shilling | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (3,846 Shilling) | 2,286 Shilling | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (103,042 Shilling) | 41,151 Shilling | + 150% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (39,831 Shilling) | 26,070 Shilling | + 53% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 82% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (23,685 Shilling) | 12,058 Shilling | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (19,451 Shilling) | 21,529 Shilling | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €123 (306,653 Shilling) | 43,614 Shilling | + 603% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (13,091 Shilling) | 6,631 Shilling | + 97% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (7,332 Shilling) | 7,353 Shilling | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (6,748 Shilling) | 9,587 Shilling | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (3,151 Shilling) | 3,979 Shilling | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (4,723 Shilling) | 2,898 Shilling | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (59,245 Shilling) | 11,059 Shilling | + 436% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 48% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Vienna | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (96,251 Shilling) | 35,906 Shilling | + 168% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (53,368 Shilling) | 22,361 Shilling | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (274,892 Shilling) | 47,591 Shilling | + 478% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (169,517 Shilling) | 70,267 Shilling | + 141% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (27,384 Shilling) | 13,575 Shilling | + 102% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (9,433 Shilling) | 4,862 Shilling | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (10,061 Shilling) | 2,957 Shilling | + 240% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (1,228,769 Shilling) | 987,698 Shilling | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (140 Shilling) | 213 Shilling | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (104,254 Shilling) | 171,357 Shilling | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (15,106 Shilling) | 5,051 Shilling | + 199% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% |
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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