Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 94% cheaper than in Mogadishu (Somalia)
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| Food | - 97% | |||
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| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 97% cheaper than in Mogadishu (Somalia) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Mogadishu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,400 Shilling (2,358 S) | 105,862 S | - 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,201 Shilling (3,562 S) | 150,000 S | - 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,607 Shilling (1,908 S) | 48,235 S | - 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,749 Shilling (690 S) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,060 Shilling (1,269 S) | 36,000 S | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,194 Shilling (550 S) | 11,265 S | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (2,228 S) | 53,821 S | - 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (1,484 S) | 18,000 S | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,694 Shilling (425 S) | 15,000 S | - 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,252 Shilling (565 S) | 10,000 S | - 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,875 Shilling (3,982 S) | 60,000 S | - 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,931 Shilling (735 S) | 21,324 S | - 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,111 Shilling (279 S) | 9,994 S | - 97% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 83% cheaper than in Mogadishu (Somalia) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Mogadishu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,918,040 Shilling (732,024 S) | 3,000,000 S | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (509,914 S) | 1,500,000 S | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (67,445 S) | 200,000 S | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (394,119 S) | 4,500,000 S | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (225,178 S) | 3,200,000 S | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (38,818 S) | 350,000 S | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (20,399 S) | 50,000 S | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (262,288 S) | 5,000,000 S | - 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (79,144 S) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (4,385 S) | 69,000 S | - 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (3,090 S) | 31,476 S | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 93% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 93% cheaper than in Mogadishu (Somalia) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Mogadishu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,180 Shilling (21,870 S) | 200,000 S | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,350 Shilling (18,150 S) | 300,000 S | - 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (19,442 S) | 200,000 S | - 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (30,552 S) | 250,000 S | - 88% | |
| Transportation | - 97% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 97% cheaper than in Mogadishu (Somalia) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Mogadishu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (7,920,352 S) | 20,000,000 S | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,286 Shilling (573 S) | 15,000 S | - 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (10,323 S) | 751,991 S | - 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,071 Shilling (6,540 S) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 92% cheaper than in Mogadishu (Somalia) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Mogadishu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (3,025 S) | 100,000 S | - 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,529 Shilling (5,401 S) | 60,000 S | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,614 Shilling (10,941 S) | 100,000 S | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,631 Shilling (1,664 S) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,353 Shilling (1,844 S) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,587 Shilling (2,405 S) | 40,000 S | - 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (998 S) | 12,000 S | - 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (727 S) | 35,000 S | - 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (2,774 S) | 37,062 S | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 91% cheaper than in Mogadishu (Somalia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dar es Salaam | Mogadishu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (9,007 S) | 70,000 S | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (5,610 S) | 30,000 S | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (11,939 S) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (17,627 S) | 250,000 S | - 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (3,406 S) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (1,220 S) | 35,000 S | - 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,957 Shilling (742 S) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 987,698 Shilling (247,775 S) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 213 Shilling (53 S) | 3,000 S | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,357 Shilling (42,987 S) | 295,586 S | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,051 Shilling (1,267 S) | 30,201 S | - 96% | |
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TOTAL | - 94% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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