Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 49% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 38% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (48 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (50 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (27 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (9 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (13 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (11 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (36 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (16 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (8 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (20 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (55 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (9 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (4.78 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 65% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (3,779 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (2,990 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (729 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (3,691 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (5,168 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (874 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (158 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (2,751 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (909 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (50 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (41 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 2% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 54% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (96 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (255 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (201 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (238 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 42% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Macao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (99,842 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (9 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (143 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (67 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 51% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (22 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (83 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (141 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (17 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (20 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (31 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (10 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (8 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (36 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 54% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (185 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (69 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (154 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (224 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (35 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (17 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (10 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (3,841 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (0.89 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (445 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (15 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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