Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 14% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,643 Shilling (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 183 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,452 Shilling (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 100 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,365 Shilling (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 48 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,920 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,257 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 64 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,272 Shilling (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,947 Shilling (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 244 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,198 Shilling (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,096 Shilling (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 14 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 75% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling (Mex$ 24,145) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (Mex$ 17,417) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (Mex$ 2,304) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (Mex$ 13,462) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (Mex$ 7,691) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (Mex$ 1,326) | Mex$ 770 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 351 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (Mex$ 8,959) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (Mex$ 2,703) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 88 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 54 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 848 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 552 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 8% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (Mex$ 270,536) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,323 Shilling (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 424 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 283 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 31% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 105 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 137 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 517 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 58 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 43 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 36 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 87 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 298 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 109 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 675 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 605 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 110 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,957 Shilling (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 36 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (Mex$ 9,220) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (Mex$ 2.82) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (Mex$ 1,513) | Mex$ 522 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,796 Shilling (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 53 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 238 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 56,083 (6,545,100 Shilling) in Dar es Salaam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán.
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