- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Dar es Salaam
- Pretoria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania compared to Pretoria, South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 33% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,004 Shilling (R 91) | R 80 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16,632 Shilling (R 108) | R 50 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,111 Shilling (R 53) | R 32 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,202 Shilling (R 21) | R 13 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,255 Shilling (R 34) | R 25 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,170 Shilling (R 14) | R 17 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,317 Shilling (R 67) | R 41 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,119 Shilling (R 46) | R 18 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,301 Shilling (R 21) | R 10 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,505 Shilling (R 16) | R 15 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,018 Shilling (R 85) | R 50 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,120 Shilling (R 20) | R 17 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,059 Shilling (R 7) | R 12 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 83% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,845,650 Shilling (R 24,987) | R 9,042 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,488,990 Shilling (R 16,172) | R 8,800 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 281,780 Shilling (R 1,831) | R 970 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,153,300 Shilling (R 13,991) | R 3,940 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 989,341 Shilling (R 6,428) | R 4,208 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 184,217 Shilling (R 1,197) | R 485 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,372 Shilling (R 613) | R 830 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,044,280 Shilling (R 6,785) | R 6,130 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336,522 Shilling (R 2,187) | R 1,673 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,147 Shilling (R 124) | R 71 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,860 Shilling (R 233) | R 112 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 1% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 98,125 Shilling (R 638) | R 683 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,760 Shilling (R 518) | R 457 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,320 Shilling (R 502) | R 922 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (R 891) | R 979 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 15% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,736,400 Shilling (R 180,220) | R 250,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,085 Shilling (R 14) | R 13 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42,172 Shilling (R 274) | R 385 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,376 Shilling (R 243) | R 152 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 3% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,740 Shilling (R 76) | R 58 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (R 191) | R 277 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44,809 Shilling (R 291) | R 418 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,339 Shilling (R 54) | R 57 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (R 51) | R 28 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (R 74) | R 48 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (R 24) | R 22 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,330 Shilling (R 22) | R 16 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,263 Shilling (R 73) | R 139 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 29% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,904 Shilling (R 259) | R 250 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,221 Shilling (R 164) | R 140 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (R 350) | R 730 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79,133 Shilling (R 514) | R 330 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,913 Shilling (R 77) | R 51 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,315 Shilling (R 35) | R 18 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,100 Shilling (R 20) | R 20 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,167,420 Shilling (R 7,585) | R 10,580 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling (R 1.79) | R 1.59 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188,143 Shilling (R 1,222) | R 384 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,942 Shilling (R 32) | R 38 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
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