- 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 | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 20% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,520 Shilling (R 85) | R 80 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16,506 Shilling (R 91) | R 50 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,964 Shilling (R 44) | R 32 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,887 Shilling (R 16) | R 13 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,388 Shilling (R 30) | R 25 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Shilling (R 14) | R 17 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,130 Shilling (R 61) | R 41 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,585 Shilling (R 42) | R 18 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,643 Shilling (R 20) | R 10 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,516 Shilling (R 14) | R 15 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,148 Shilling (R 83) | R 50 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,216 Shilling (R 18) | R 16 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,543 Shilling (R 8) | R 12 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 60% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,845,650 Shilling (R 21,087) | R 9,042 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,488,990 Shilling (R 13,648) | R 8,800 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 281,780 Shilling (R 1,545) | R 970 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,153,300 Shilling (R 11,807) | R 3,940 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 917,696 Shilling (R 5,032) | R 4,208 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 184,217 Shilling (R 1,010) | R 485 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,866 Shilling (R 498) | R 830 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,083,300 Shilling (R 5,940) | R 5,589 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 332,121 Shilling (R 1,821) | R 1,965 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,532 Shilling (R 113) | R 68 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,166 Shilling (R 220) | R 36 | + 517% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 20% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72,745 Shilling (R 399) | R 683 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,191 Shilling (R 434) | R 457 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,468 Shilling (R 452) | R 922 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 134,281 Shilling (R 736) | R 979 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 30% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,736,400 Shilling (R 152,085) | R 250,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,999 Shilling (R 11) | R 13 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,264 Shilling (R 221) | R 385 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,992 Shilling (R 214) | R 152 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 12% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,740 Shilling (R 64) | R 55 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (R 161) | R 275 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,235 Shilling (R 232) | R 395 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,186 Shilling (R 50) | R 56 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,688 Shilling (R 42) | R 25 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (R 62) | R 50 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (R 21) | R 22 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,603 Shilling (R 20) | R 13 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,686 Shilling (R 75) | R 141 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 9% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,677 Shilling (R 212) | R 257 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26,506 Shilling (R 145) | R 140 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63,535 Shilling (R 348) | R 712 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,214 Shilling (R 462) | R 330 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,865 Shilling (R 60) | R 53 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,125 Shilling (R 28) | R 18 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,133 Shilling (R 17) | R 20 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,167,420 Shilling (R 6,401) | R 10,924 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling (R 1.51) | R 1.59 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183,358 Shilling (R 1,005) | R 384 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,829 Shilling (R 26) | R 38 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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