Cost of living in Guangzhou, China vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 73% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52元 (18,351 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 424% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (11,458 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22元 (7,688 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19元 (6,572 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 448% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (6,120 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (3,362 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (18,523 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (4,598 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (2,605 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.50元 (1,952 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73元 (25,821 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (2,746 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (3,682 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 29% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,634元 (3,063,638 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,425元 (1,925,032 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 398元 (141,233 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,584元 (2,336,372 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 679% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,682元 (1,306,375 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 265元 (94,098 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81元 (28,866 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,088元 (1,095,624 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (236,250 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (19,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (13,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 57% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 551元 (195,378 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209元 (74,110 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (212,418 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 325% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 540元 (191,449 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 666% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 4% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,973元 (57,828,711 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,527 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 203元 (72,111 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (11,892 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (9,220 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (29,698 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324元 (115,068 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26元 (9,169 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (17,051 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (12,918 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (3,574 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (6,161 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 756% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (28,019 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227元 (80,535 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 91元 (32,306 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 745元 (264,479 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 1789% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 405元 (143,769 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (24,901 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (12,559 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39元 (13,905 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,684元 (1,307,390 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27元 (97 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 317元 (112,535 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (7,037 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 24% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 10,607,382 Shilling (29,894元) in Guangzhou to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,540,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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