- 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 | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 19% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,942 Shilling (R 88) | R 80 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,125 Shilling (R 82) | R 50 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,492 Shilling (R 53) | R 32 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,231 Shilling (R 20) | R 13 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,290 Shilling (R 33) | R 25 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,005 Shilling (R 13) | R 17 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,035 Shilling (R 69) | R 41 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,795 Shilling (R 43) | R 18 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,258 Shilling (R 14) | R 10 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,501 Shilling (R 16) | R 15 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,018 Shilling (R 82) | R 50 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,860 Shilling (R 18) | R 18 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 895 Shilling (R 5.62) | R 12 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 73% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,845,650 Shilling (R 24,148) | R 9,042 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,488,990 Shilling (R 15,629) | R 8,800 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 281,780 Shilling (R 1,769) | R 970 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,153,300 Shilling (R 13,521) | R 3,940 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 989,341 Shilling (R 6,212) | R 4,208 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 184,217 Shilling (R 1,157) | R 485 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,372 Shilling (R 593) | R 830 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,044,280 Shilling (R 6,557) | R 6,023 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336,522 Shilling (R 2,113) | R 1,576 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,269 Shilling (R 121) | R 71 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,860 Shilling (R 225) | R 142 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 3% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 98,125 Shilling (R 616) | R 683 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,760 Shilling (R 501) | R 457 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,320 Shilling (R 486) | R 922 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (R 861) | R 979 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 18% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,736,400 Shilling (R 174,166) | R 250,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,112 Shilling (R 13) | R 13 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42,172 Shilling (R 265) | R 385 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36,955 Shilling (R 232) | R 152 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 2% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,740 Shilling (R 74) | R 58 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (R 184) | R 277 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44,809 Shilling (R 281) | R 440 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,339 Shilling (R 52) | R 57 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (R 49) | R 28 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (R 71) | R 48 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (R 24) | R 22 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,330 Shilling (R 21) | R 19 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,263 Shilling (R 71) | R 136 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 27% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,904 Shilling (R 251) | R 288 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,221 Shilling (R 158) | R 140 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (R 338) | R 730 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79,133 Shilling (R 497) | R 330 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,913 Shilling (R 75) | R 51 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,315 Shilling (R 33) | R 18 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,312 Shilling (R 21) | R 20 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,167,420 Shilling (R 7,331) | R 9,251 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 305 Shilling (R 1.92) | R 1.59 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188,143 Shilling (R 1,181) | R 384 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,942 Shilling (R 31) | R 38 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
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