Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 11% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 30% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (26,915 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (27,884 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (15,050 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (4,805 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (7,274 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (6,077 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (20,318 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (9,063 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (4,346 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (11,354 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 278% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (31,028 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (4,803 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 100% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (2,674 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | - 11% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 10% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (2,113,200 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (1,671,659 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (407,350 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (2,063,664 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (2,889,734 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (488,829 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (88,207 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (1,538,093 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (508,528 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (28,051 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 274% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (23,144 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (53,676 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (142,445 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (112,404 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (132,854 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (55,824,915 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (4,888 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (80,045 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (37,246 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (12,208 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (46,651 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (78,815 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (9,667 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (11,234 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (17,089 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (5,569 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (4,327 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (20,081 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 11% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (103,486 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (38,472 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (86,270 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (125,109 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 257% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (19,515 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (9,691 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 142% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (5,775 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (2,147,636 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (498 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (248,919 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (8,227 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 174% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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