Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,643 Shilling (€3.43) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,452 Shilling (€4.78) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,365 Shilling (€2.62) | €4.80 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,920 Shilling (€1.04) | €1.04 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (€1.88) | €3.22 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,257 Shilling (€0.80) | €2.46 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,883 Shilling (€3.16) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,915 Shilling (€2.10) | €2.51 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,764 Shilling (€0.63) | €1.88 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,272 Shilling (€0.81) | €1.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,947 Shilling (€5.67) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,198 Shilling (€1.14) | €2.41 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,096 Shilling (€0.39) | €1.65 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 43% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,817,770 Shilling (€1,002) | €1,740 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,032,650 Shilling (€723) | €1,413 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 268,852 Shilling (€96) | €167 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,571,060 Shilling (€559) | €1,102 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 897,620 Shilling (€319) | €770 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 154,738 Shilling (€55) | €96 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,315 Shilling (€29) | €30 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,045,550 Shilling (€372) | €545 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315,489 Shilling (€112) | €153 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,482 Shilling (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,316 Shilling (€4.38) | €14 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,676 Shilling (€31) | €95 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,627 Shilling (€28) | €46 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (€28) | €125 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (€43) | €164 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 72% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (€11,230) | €26,204 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,323 Shilling (€0.83) | €1.64 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (€15) | €89 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27,136 Shilling (€10) | €22 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 34% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (€4.29) | €5.90 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,289 Shilling (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46,126 Shilling (€16) | €36 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,266 Shilling (€2.58) | €4.09 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,666 Shilling (€2.73) | €3.21 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,351 Shilling (€3.68) | €3.69 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (€1.42) | €1.66 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (€1.03) | €2.38 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (€3.93) | €23 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 46% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (€13) | €45 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (€17) | €94 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (€25) | €73 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (€4.83) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,862 Shilling (€1.73) | €2.98 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,796 Shilling (€0.99) | €4.40 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,076,000 Shilling (€383) | €499 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Shilling (€0.12) | €0.19 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 176,573 Shilling (€63) | €44 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,796 Shilling (€1.71) | €7 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 289 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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