Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Limassol, Cyprus
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 52% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,643 Shilling (€3.42) | €13 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,452 Shilling (€4.77) | €7 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,365 Shilling (€2.61) | €4.80 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,920 Shilling (€1.04) | €1.48 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (€1.87) | €3.68 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,257 Shilling (€0.80) | €1.58 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (€3.15) | €3.59 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (€2.10) | €1.77 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (€0.63) | €0.81 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,272 Shilling (€0.81) | €1.31 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,947 Shilling (€5.66) | €7 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,198 Shilling (€1.13) | €2.17 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,096 Shilling (€0.39) | €1.34 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 18% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling (€1,000) | €1,152 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (€721) | €844 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (€95) | €170 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (€557) | €701 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (€318) | €523 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (€55) | €79 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (€29) | €28 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (€371) | €421 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (€112) | €109 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (€4.37) | €6 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 36% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (€31) | €63 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (€28) | €35 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (€27) | €71 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (€43) | €89 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 48% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (€11,200) | €15,286 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,323 Shilling (€0.82) | €1.21 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (€15) | €42 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 38% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (€4.28) | €4.55 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (€16) | €50 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (€2.58) | €3.53 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (€2.72) | €3.60 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (€3.67) | €3.64 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (€1.41) | €1.97 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (€1.03) | €2.40 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (€3.92) | €13 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 32% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (€13) | €37 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (€17) | €26 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (€25) | €44 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (€4.82) | €8 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (€1.72) | €2.93 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,796 Shilling (€0.99) | €2.96 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (€382) | €504 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (€0.12) | €0.09 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (€63) | €59 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,796 Shilling (€1.70) | €4.77 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Limassol you would need to make just about €2,148 (6,056,494 Shilling) in Dar es Salaam.
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