Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 94% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (12,547 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 177% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (12,999 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 142% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (7,016 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (2,240 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (3,391 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (2,833 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (9,472 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (4,225 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (2,026 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (5,293 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 420% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (14,464 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (2,239 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (1,246 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | - 3% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 37% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (985,112 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (779,279 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (189,895 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (962,020 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (1,347,110 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 574% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (227,878 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 660% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (41,120 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (717,014 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 109% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (237,061 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (13,077 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (10,789 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 61% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (25,022 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (66,404 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (52,400 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (61,933 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 8% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (26,023,952 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (2,279 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 167% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (37,315 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (17,363 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (5,691 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 256% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (21,747 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (36,741 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (4,507 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (5,237 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (7,967 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (2,596 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (2,017 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 102% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (9,361 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 65% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (48,242 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (17,935 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (40,217 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (58,322 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (9,097 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (4,518 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (2,692 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (1,001,166 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (232 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (116,039 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (3,835 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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