Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,241 Shilling (112 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,790 Shilling (116 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,522 Shilling (63 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (20 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 4,119 Shilling (30 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,441 Shilling (25 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,505 Shilling (85 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,132 Shilling (38 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,461 Shilling (18 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,429 Shilling (47 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,570 Shilling (129 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,720 Shilling (20 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,514 Shilling (11 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,196,620 Shilling (8,805 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,593 Shilling (6,965 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230,666 Shilling (1,697 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168,570 Shilling (8,598 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,636,340 Shilling (12,040 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 276,804 Shilling (2,037 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 49,948 Shilling (368 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 870,960 Shilling (6,409 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,959 Shilling (2,119 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,884 Shilling (117 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,105 Shilling (96 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,394 Shilling (224 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,661 Shilling (594 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 63,650 Shilling (468 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,230 Shilling (554 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,611,400 Shilling (232,598 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,768 Shilling (20 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45,326 Shilling (334 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,091 Shilling (155 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,913 Shilling (51 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,416 Shilling (194 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,630 Shilling (328 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,474 Shilling (40 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,361 Shilling (47 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 Shilling (71 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,153 Shilling (23 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,450 Shilling (18 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,371 Shilling (84 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 58,600 Shilling (431 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,785 Shilling (160 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 48,851 Shilling (359 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,844 Shilling (521 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,050 Shilling (81 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,488 Shilling (40 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,270 Shilling (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,216,120 Shilling (8,948 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 282 Shilling (2.08 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 140,953 Shilling (1,037 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,659 Shilling (34 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 162 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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