Cost of living in Tai'an, China vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 22% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (9,046 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 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 | 8元 (2,704 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (4,501 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 275% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7元 (2,393 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (2,393 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35元 (12,467 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (2,558 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (2,573 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.70元 (1,674 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73元 (25,853 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14元 (5,094 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (2,611 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 6% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,461元 (520,661 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,200元 (427,715 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471元 (167,913 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500元 (534,644 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700元 (249,501 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (71,286 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 51元 (18,018 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,285元 (814,587 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 657元 (234,052 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (15,527 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (8,911 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 28% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 316元 (112,693 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 234元 (83,280 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 423元 (150,695 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405元 (144,528 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 478% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 4% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 250,728元 (89,366,816 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,501 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85元 (30,387 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (11,830 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12元 (4,277 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 400元 (142,572 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21元 (7,410 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (13,366 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26元 (9,163 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (4,077 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (4,582 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 536% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15元 (5,346 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 12% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62元 (21,958 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43元 (15,267 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000元 (356,429 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 2446% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400元 (142,572 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (17,821 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (11,458 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (7,107 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000元 (1,425,717 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32元 (113 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 486元 (173,317 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (6,364 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 6% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 1,606,121 Shilling (4,506元) in Tai'an to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,510,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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