Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 5% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,643 Shilling (S/. 15) | S/. 24 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,452 Shilling (S/. 21) | S/. 17 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,365 Shilling (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,920 Shilling (S/. 4.53) | S/. 4.22 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,257 Shilling (S/. 3.50) | S/. 3.81 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (S/. 9) | S/. 4.52 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (S/. 2.74) | S/. 2.44 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,272 Shilling (S/. 3.53) | S/. 5.62 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,947 Shilling (S/. 25) | S/. 42 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,198 Shilling (S/. 4.97) | S/. 7 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,096 Shilling (S/. 1.70) | S/. 1.57 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 44% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling (S/. 4,376) | S/. 2,927 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (S/. 3,157) | S/. 1,655 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (S/. 418) | S/. 216 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (S/. 2,440) | S/. 2,235 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (S/. 1,394) | S/. 1,227 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (S/. 240) | S/. 162 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (S/. 126) | S/. 70 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (S/. 1,624) | S/. 1,237 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (S/. 490) | S/. 340 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (S/. 27) | S/. 33 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 5% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (S/. 136) | S/. 156 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (S/. 121) | S/. 105 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (S/. 120) | S/. 249 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (S/. 189) | S/. 259 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 29% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (S/. 49,033) | S/. 62,880 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,323 Shilling (S/. 3.61) | S/. 3.63 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (S/. 64) | S/. 118 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (S/. 42) | S/. 48 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (S/. 19) | S/. 22 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (S/. 38) | S/. 22 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (S/. 72) | S/. 74 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (S/. 11) | S/. 20 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (S/. 6) | S/. 4.54 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (S/. 4.50) | S/. 4.13 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (S/. 17) | S/. 42 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 8% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (S/. 56) | S/. 38 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (S/. 35) | S/. 32 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (S/. 74) | S/. 92 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (S/. 109) | S/. 114 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (S/. 21) | S/. 24 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,796 Shilling (S/. 4.34) | S/. 8 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (S/. 1,671) | S/. 1,805 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (S/. 0.51) | S/. 0.53 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (S/. 274) | S/. 165 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,796 Shilling (S/. 7) | S/. 16 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 8,917 (5,741,578 Shilling) in Dar es Salaam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,600 in Lima.
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