Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 41% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 54% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,400 Shilling ($4.05) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,201 Shilling ($6) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,607 Shilling ($3.28) | $3.97 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,749 Shilling ($1.19) | $0.88 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,060 Shilling ($2.18) | $2.29 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,194 Shilling ($0.95) | $3.66 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling ($3.83) | $4.79 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling ($2.55) | $3.43 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,694 Shilling ($0.73) | $1.66 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,252 Shilling ($0.97) | $3.67 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,875 Shilling ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,931 Shilling ($1.26) | $1.88 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,111 Shilling ($0.48) | $2.11 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 34% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling ($1,215) | $1,633 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling ($877) | $1,111 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling ($116) | $246 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling ($677) | $1,132 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling ($387) | $648 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling ($67) | $158 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling ($35) | $39 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling ($451) | $257 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling ($136) | $168 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling ($8) | $9 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling ($5.31) | $18 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 31% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,180 Shilling ($38) | $47 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling ($33) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling ($33) | $87 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling ($53) | $99 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 46% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling ($13,615) | $23,909 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,286 Shilling ($0.99) | $0.60 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling ($18) | $52 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling ($12) | $15 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 46% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling ($5.20) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling ($10) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling ($3.13) | $5.28 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling ($3.31) | $2.87 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling ($4.46) | $4.62 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling ($1.72) | $3.55 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling ($1.25) | $2.00 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling ($4.77) | $20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 32% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling ($15) | $36 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling ($10) | $22 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling ($21) | $164 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling ($30) | $64 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling ($5.85) | $10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling ($2.10) | $5.64 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,957 Shilling ($1.28) | $5.46 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling ($464) | $430 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling ($0.14) | $0.16 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 170,873 Shilling ($74) | $45 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,026 Shilling ($2.17) | $6 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 136 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2021.
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