Cost of living in Changzhi, China vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 230% | |||
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Food in Changzhi (China) is 230% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 215元 (76,033 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 2072% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80元 (28,291 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 304% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (5,658 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (3,360 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 180% | |
12 eggs, large | 10元 (3,360 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.50元 (1,238 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100元 (35,364 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18元 (6,189 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.60元 (1,273 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (1,415 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300元 (106,093 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 961% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (2,652 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (5,128 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 242% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Changzhi (China) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,750元 (618,876 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (530,465 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300元 (106,093 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500元 (176,822 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 200,000 Shilling | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109元 (38,547 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,500元 (1,237,752 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500元 (530,465 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60元 (21,219 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Changzhi (China) is 78% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800元 (282,915 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 304% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300元 (106,093 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600元 (212,186 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 324% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500元 (176,822 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 607% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Changzhi (China) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.50元 (1,591 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 120元 (42,437 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Changzhi (China) is 5% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (10,609 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (11,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (3,183 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7元 (2,299 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 219% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 (5,305 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Changzhi (China) is 18% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115元 (40,669 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50元 (17,682 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 14,000 Shilling | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12元 (4,244 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 80元 (28,291 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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Cost of living in Changzhi (China) is 31% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 2,441,948 Shilling (6,905元) in Changzhi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,870,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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