Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 95% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is 95% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Essen | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (31,664 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (19,761 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (12,410 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (2,770 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (8,468 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (6,717 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (13,976 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (6,704 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (3,723 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (2,308 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (18,134 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (5,121 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (3,898 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Essen | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (3,024,135 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (1,727,688 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (579,588 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (1,775,070 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (1,233,703 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (421,525 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (72,539 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (1,291,567 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (386,157 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (24,415 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (37,135 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 281% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 281% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Essen | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (237,374 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 459% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (140,295 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (237,694 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 256% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (321,765 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 544% | |
| Transportation | + 244% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 244% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Essen | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (66,619,607 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (4,142 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (183,238 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 586% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (64,062 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Essen | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (25,547 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (37,717 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (220,403 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (7,268 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (5,004 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (6,808 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (3,910 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (3,982 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (46,881 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Essen | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (90,681 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (54,515 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (256,528 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (160,892 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (21,747 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (9,082 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (10,081 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 260% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (1,307,774 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (335 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (78,177 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (18,106 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 417% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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