Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 52% more expensive than in Makhachkala (Russia)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 94% more expensive than in Makhachkala (Russia) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Makhachkala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (руб 553) | руб 412 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (руб 573) | руб 289 | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (руб 309) | руб 106 | + 191% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (руб 99) | руб 77 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (руб 149) | руб 79 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (руб 125) | руб 97 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (руб 417) | руб 174 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (руб 186) | руб 64 | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (руб 89) | руб 37 | + 144% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (руб 233) | руб 59 | + 295% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (руб 637) | руб 284 | + 124% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (руб 99) | руб 87 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (руб 55) | руб 22 | + 153% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 93% more expensive than in Makhachkala (Russia) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Makhachkala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (руб 43,406) | руб 33,932 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (руб 34,337) | руб 50,176 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (руб 8,367) | руб 1,812 | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (руб 42,389) | руб 18,181 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (руб 59,357) | руб 13,031 | + 356% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (руб 10,041) | руб 1,212 | + 729% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (руб 1,812) | руб 627 | + 189% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (руб 31,593) | руб 19,777 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (руб 10,445) | руб 9,608 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (руб 576) | руб 411 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (руб 475) | руб 406 | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 39% cheaper than in Makhachkala (Russia) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Makhachkala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (руб 1,103) | руб 3,681 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (руб 2,926) | руб 3,851 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (руб 2,309) | руб 4,852 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (руб 2,729) | руб 6,258 | - 56% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 70% more expensive than in Makhachkala (Russia) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Makhachkala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (руб 1,146,672) | руб 1,379,550 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (руб 100) | руб 39 | + 155% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (руб 1,644) | руб 773 | + 113% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (руб 765) | руб 236 | + 224% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 29% more expensive than in Makhachkala (Russia) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Makhachkala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (руб 251) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (руб 958) | руб 135 | + 610% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (руб 1,619) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (руб 199) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (руб 231) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (руб 351) | руб 120 | + 193% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (руб 114) | руб 65 | + 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (руб 89) | руб 120 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (руб 412) | руб 300 | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 20% more expensive than in Makhachkala (Russia) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Makhachkala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (руб 2,126) | руб 1,000 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (руб 790) | руб 364 | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (руб 1,772) | руб 1,000 | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (руб 2,570) | руб 2,247 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (руб 401) | руб 251 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (руб 199) | руб 85 | + 134% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (руб 119) | руб 50 | + 138% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (руб 44,114) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (руб 10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (руб 5,113) | руб 1,235 | + 314% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (руб 169) | руб 1,205 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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