Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 33% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 21% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (379 MT) | 756 MT | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (393 MT) | 348 MT | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (212 MT) | 435 MT | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (68 MT) | 92 MT | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (103 MT) | 117 MT | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (86 MT) | 78 MT | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (286 MT) | 317 MT | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (128 MT) | 136 MT | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (61 MT) | 55 MT | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (160 MT) | 69 MT | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (437 MT) | 585 MT | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (68 MT) | 82 MT | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (38 MT) | 24 MT | + 60% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 54% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (29,788 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (23,564 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (5,742 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (29,090 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (40,734 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (6,891 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 430% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (1,243 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (21,681 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (7,168 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (395 MT) | 269 MT | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (326 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 45% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (757 MT) | 2,816 MT | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (2,008 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (1,584 MT) | 4,456 MT | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (1,873 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 21% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (786,923 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (69 MT) | 79 MT | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (1,128 MT) | 1,522 MT | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (525 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 23% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (172 MT) | 269 MT | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (658 MT) | 568 MT | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (1,111 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (136 MT) | 313 MT | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (158 MT) | 173 MT | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (241 MT) | 252 MT | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (78 MT) | 119 MT | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (61 MT) | 119 MT | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (283 MT) | 551 MT | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 6% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (1,459 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (542 MT) | 730 MT | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (1,216 MT) | 1,400 MT | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (1,764 MT) | 2,361 MT | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (275 MT) | 325 MT | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (137 MT) | 197 MT | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (81 MT) | 75 MT | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (30,274 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (7 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (3,509 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (116 MT) | 127 MT | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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