Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 9% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,876 Shilling (R 116) | R 119 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,662 Shilling (R 114) | R 75 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,607 Shilling (R 56) | R 44 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (R 20) | R 19 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,923 Shilling (R 36) | R 39 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,511 Shilling (R 18) | R 24 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,515 Shilling (R 77) | R 64 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,017 Shilling (R 44) | R 25 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,612 Shilling (R 12) | R 18 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,252 Shilling (R 16) | R 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,875 Shilling (R 116) | R 104 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,957 Shilling (R 22) | R 22 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 958 Shilling (R 7) | R 13 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 49% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,264,490 Shilling (R 16,546) | R 11,068 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,758,380 Shilling (R 12,848) | R 9,659 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,207 Shilling (R 1,784) | R 1,645 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,096,810 Shilling (R 15,321) | R 6,998 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,914,770 Shilling (R 13,991) | R 5,928 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 138,662 Shilling (R 1,013) | R 1,020 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63,170 Shilling (R 462) | R 415 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,109,110 Shilling (R 8,104) | R 4,308 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,560 Shilling (R 2,196) | R 1,697 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,105 Shilling (R 132) | R 88 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,305 Shilling (R 90) | R 141 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 14% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,180 Shilling (R 637) | R 715 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,350 Shilling (R 529) | R 527 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (R 566) | R 1,305 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (R 890) | R 1,304 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 53% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (R 230,693) | R 370,249 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,555 Shilling (R 19) | R 22 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (R 301) | R 1,001 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,509 Shilling (R 157) | R 134 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (R 88) | R 66 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,529 Shilling (R 157) | R 236 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,589 Shilling (R 326) | R 462 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,631 Shilling (R 48) | R 39 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,353 Shilling (R 54) | R 30 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,587 Shilling (R 70) | R 52 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (R 29) | R 25 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (R 21) | R 20 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (R 81) | R 134 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 6% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dar es Salaam | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (R 262) | R 331 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (R 163) | R 218 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (R 348) | R 793 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (R 513) | R 541 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (R 99) | R 62 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (R 37) | R 34 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,957 Shilling (R 22) | R 29 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 987,698 Shilling (R 7,217) | R 7,815 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 213 Shilling (R 1.56) | R 1.66 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,215 Shilling (R 1,098) | R 539 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,174 Shilling (R 38) | R 47 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 100 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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