Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main, Germany vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 158% | |||
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Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 158% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (35,552 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 916% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21,364 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 205% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (10,500 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (3,292 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 174% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.32 (9,212 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (7,972 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 697% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (20,335 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (7,151 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (5,589 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 599% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (3,154 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.95 (16,491 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (4,990 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 100% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (3,845 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 156% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,766 (4,895,483 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,343 (3,724,303 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €210 (581,608 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,162 (3,220,954 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 974% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €828 (2,296,274 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1048% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (307,749 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (65,251 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | €426 (1,179,851 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (316,475 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (17,098 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (45,898 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 82% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (226,801 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 224% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (97,875 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (249,498 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 399% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (385,640 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1443% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,047 (61,133,303 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (4,088 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (254,189 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (52,932 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (19,823 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 230% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (23,011 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (139,804 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (8,933 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 (6,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (8,235 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (3,265 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (4,461 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 520% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (69,165 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (104,167 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (61,631 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 340% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (289,737 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 1970% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (188,704 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (34,140 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (9,893 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (12,020 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €506 (1,403,745 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (280 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (191,197 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (18,103 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 20,452,193 Shilling (€7,376) in Frankfurt am Main to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,300,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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