Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 28% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 35% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (92 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (95 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (51 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (16 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (25 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (21 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (70 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (31 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (39 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (106 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (16 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (9 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 60% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 35% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (7,229 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (5,718 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (1,393 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (7,059 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (9,885 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (1,672 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (302 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (5,261 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (1,740 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (96 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (79 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 51% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (184 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (487 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (385 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (454 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 24% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (190,962 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (17 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (274 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (127 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 24% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (42 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (160 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (270 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (33 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (38 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (58 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (19 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (15 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (69 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 4% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (354 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (132 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (295 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (428 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (67 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (33 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (20 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (7,346 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (1.70 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (851 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (28 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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