Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 50% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 44% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (Dinar 2.252) | Dinar 6 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (Dinar 2.333) | Dinar 3.436 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (Dinar 1.259) | Dinar 1.135 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (Dinar 0.402) | Dinar 0.757 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (Dinar 0.609) | Dinar 1.370 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (Dinar 0.508) | Dinar 0.430 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (Dinar 1.700) | Dinar 1.769 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 0.818 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (Dinar 0.364) | Dinar 0.318 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (Dinar 0.950) | Dinar 1.736 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (Dinar 2.596) | Dinar 8 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (Dinar 0.402) | Dinar 0.810 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (Dinar 0.224) | Dinar 0.385 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 54% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (Dinar 177) | Dinar 727 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (Dinar 140) | Dinar 336 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (Dinar 34) | Dinar 131 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (Dinar 173) | Dinar 353 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (Dinar 242) | Dinar 261 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (Dinar 41) | Dinar 61 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (Dinar 7) | Dinar 11 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (Dinar 129) | Dinar 141 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (Dinar 43) | Dinar 34 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (Dinar 2.347) | Dinar 3.196 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (Dinar 1.936) | Dinar 2.709 | - 29% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (Dinar 4.491) | Dinar 22 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (Dinar 9) | Dinar 40 | - 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (Dinar 11) | Dinar 40 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 41% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (Dinar 4,670) | Dinar 8,899 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (Dinar 0.409) | Dinar 0.195 | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (Dinar 7) | Dinar 14 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (Dinar 3.116) | Dinar 9 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 52% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (Dinar 1.021) | Dinar 1.773 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (Dinar 3.903) | Dinar 6 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (Dinar 7) | Dinar 18 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (Dinar 0.809) | Dinar 2.526 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (Dinar 0.940) | Dinar 2.315 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (Dinar 1.430) | Dinar 2.355 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (Dinar 0.466) | Dinar 1.064 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (Dinar 0.362) | Dinar 1.568 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (Dinar 1.680) | Dinar 2.534 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 58% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (Dinar 9) | Dinar 21 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (Dinar 3.219) | Dinar 10 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (Dinar 7) | Dinar 24 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (Dinar 10) | Dinar 44 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (Dinar 1.633) | Dinar 5.912 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (Dinar 0.811) | Dinar 2.560 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (Dinar 0.483) | Dinar 3.319 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (Dinar 180) | Dinar 280 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (Dinar 0.042) | Dinar 0.039 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (Dinar 21) | Dinar 34 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 4.467 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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