Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 31% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,643 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,452 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,365 Shilling (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,920 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 4.12 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,257 Shilling (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.21 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 5.46 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (R$ 4.14) | R$ 3.82 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,272 Shilling (R$ 5.33) | R$ 4.61 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,947 Shilling (R$ 37) | R$ 36 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,198 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,096 Shilling (R$ 2.57) | R$ 3.42 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 135% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling (R$ 6,611) | R$ 1,618 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (R$ 4,769) | R$ 1,081 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (R$ 631) | R$ 369 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (R$ 3,686) | R$ 1,425 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (R$ 2,106) | R$ 865 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (R$ 363) | R$ 493 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (R$ 191) | R$ 113 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (R$ 2,453) | R$ 1,517 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (R$ 740) | R$ 413 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (R$ 41) | R$ 13 | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (R$ 206) | R$ 200 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (R$ 182) | R$ 173 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (R$ 182) | R$ 314 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (R$ 286) | R$ 205 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 11% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (R$ 74,074) | R$ 63,667 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,323 Shilling (R$ 5.45) | R$ 4.09 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (R$ 97) | R$ 167 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (R$ 64) | R$ 43 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 46% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (R$ 57) | R$ 49 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (R$ 108) | R$ 155 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 10% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (R$ 84) | R$ 89 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (R$ 52) | R$ 36 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (R$ 112) | R$ 130 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (R$ 165) | R$ 167 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,796 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (R$ 2,524) | R$ 2,650 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (R$ 0.77) | R$ 1.76 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (R$ 414) | R$ 121 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,796 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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