Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (62 kr) | 117 kr | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (64 kr) | 93 kr | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (35 kr) | 55 kr | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (17 kr) | 38 kr | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (14 kr) | 34 kr | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (47 kr) | 53 kr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (21 kr) | 33 kr | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (26 kr) | 19 kr | + 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (71 kr) | 103 kr | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (11 kr) | 23 kr | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (6 kr) | 14 kr | - 55% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (4,859 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (3,843 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (937 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (4,745 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (6,644 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (1,124 kr) | 410 kr | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (203 kr) | 359 kr | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (3,536 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (1,169 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (64 kr) | 67 kr | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (53 kr) | 166 kr | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 56% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (123 kr) | 992 kr | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (328 kr) | 419 kr | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (258 kr) | 933 kr | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (305 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 62% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (128,350 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (11 kr) | 17 kr | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (184 kr) | 606 kr | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (86 kr) | 319 kr | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (28 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (107 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (181 kr) | 260 kr | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (22 kr) | 41 kr | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (39 kr) | 28 kr | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (13 kr) | 28 kr | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (10 kr) | 21 kr | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (46 kr) | 295 kr | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (238 kr) | 415 kr | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (88 kr) | 274 kr | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (198 kr) | 819 kr | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (288 kr) | 750 kr | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (45 kr) | 140 kr | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (22 kr) | 42 kr | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (13 kr) | 72 kr | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (4,938 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (1.15 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (572 kr) | 290 kr | + 98% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (19 kr) | 67 kr | - 72% | |
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 274 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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