Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 6% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 15% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (60 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (62 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (34 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (16 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (14 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 131% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (45 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (20 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (10 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (25 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (69 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (5.96 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 15% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (4,713 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (3,728 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (909 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (4,603 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (6,445 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (1,090 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 113% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (197 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (3,430 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (1,134 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (63 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (52 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 4% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 38% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (120 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (318 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (251 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (296 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (124,506 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (11 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (179 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (83 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 152% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 14% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (27 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (104 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (176 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (22 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (25 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (38 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (12 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (10 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (45 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 27% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Dar es Salaam | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (231 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (86 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (192 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (279 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (44 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (22 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (13 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (4,790 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (1.11 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (555 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (18 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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