Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 25% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 36% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (3,598 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (3,727 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (2,012 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (642 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (972 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (812 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (2,716 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (1,211 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (581 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (1,518 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 143% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (4,147 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (642 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (357 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 38% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (282,463 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (223,444 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (54,449 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (275,842 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (386,260 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (65,340 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (11,790 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (205,591 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (67,973 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (3,750 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (3,094 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 39% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | malabo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (7,175 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (19,040 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (15,025 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (17,758 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | malabo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (7,461,901 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (653 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (10,699 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (4,978 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 17% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (1,632 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (6,236 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (10,535 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (1,292 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (1,502 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (2,284 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (744 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (578 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (2,684 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 14% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (13,833 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (5,142 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (11,531 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (16,723 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (2,608 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (1,295 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (772 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (287,066 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (67 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (33,272 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (1,100 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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