Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 47% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,643 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,452 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,365 Shilling (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,920 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 2.92 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,257 Shilling (R$ 5.32) | R$ 5.16 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 4.24 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (R$ 4.16) | R$ 3.19 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,272 Shilling (R$ 5.36) | R$ 3.81 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,947 Shilling (R$ 38) | R$ 34 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,198 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 4.77 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,096 Shilling (R$ 2.58) | R$ 3.28 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 128% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling (R$ 6,643) | R$ 2,183 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (R$ 4,792) | R$ 1,542 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (R$ 634) | R$ 343 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (R$ 3,704) | R$ 1,648 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (R$ 2,116) | R$ 874 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (R$ 365) | R$ 276 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (R$ 192) | R$ 103 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (R$ 2,465) | R$ 1,567 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (R$ 744) | R$ 415 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (R$ 41) | R$ 18 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 14% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (R$ 207) | R$ 229 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (R$ 183) | R$ 131 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (R$ 183) | R$ 319 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (R$ 287) | R$ 244 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (R$ 74,433) | R$ 63,873 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,323 Shilling (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.53 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (R$ 97) | R$ 120 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (R$ 64) | R$ 64 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 20% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (R$ 57) | R$ 51 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (R$ 109) | R$ 233 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 5.24 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 3.09 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 25% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (R$ 85) | R$ 83 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (R$ 53) | R$ 36 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (R$ 112) | R$ 493 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (R$ 166) | R$ 130 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,796 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (R$ 2,537) | R$ 3,350 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (R$ 0.78) | R$ 0.80 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (R$ 416) | R$ 102 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,796 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 54 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 45% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 9,553 (4,051,958 Shilling) in Dar es Salaam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,600 in Pelotas.
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