Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 10% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,917 Shilling (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 154 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,749 Shilling (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 91 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,670 Shilling (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 47 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,830 Shilling (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 18 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,048 Shilling (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,408 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 57 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 36 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,293 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,879 Shilling (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 204 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,033 Shilling (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,067 Shilling (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 14 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 123% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,799,460 Shilling (Mex$ 28,363) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,224,430 Shilling (Mex$ 22,537) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 280,663 Shilling (Mex$ 2,844) | Mex$ 901 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (Mex$ 15,917) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (Mex$ 9,094) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (Mex$ 1,568) | Mex$ 647 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74,427 Shilling (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 351 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (Mex$ 10,593) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (Mex$ 3,196) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 89 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,976 Shilling (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 58 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 22% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 786 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 560 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (Mex$ 785) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 8% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (Mex$ 319,876) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,288 Shilling (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 456 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 272 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 70% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 94 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 114 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 471 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 63 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 43 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 33 | + 222% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 21 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,570 Shilling (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 78 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 54% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,748 Shilling (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 291 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,104 Shilling (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 103 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 496 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 73,191 Shilling (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 517 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,912 Shilling (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 89 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 43 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,818 Shilling (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 30 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (Mex$ 10,901) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (Mex$ 3.34) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 428 | + 318% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,040 Shilling (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 47 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 384 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 47% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 61,767 (6,096,581 Shilling) in Dar es Salaam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán.
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