- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Switzerland
- Kigoma
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kigoma, Tanzania compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kigoma (Tanzania) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | CHF 25 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | CHF 14 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | CHF 1.79 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | CHF 5.18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 5.20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.76 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | CHF 2.68 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CHF 2.85 | - | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Kigoma (Tanzania) is 8% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 3,513 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,538 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 161 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 47 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000,000 Shilling (CHF 4,271) | CHF 858 | + 398% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 164 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kigoma (Tanzania) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 131 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 56 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 134 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kigoma (Tanzania) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,000,000 Shilling (CHF 4,271) | CHF 28,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | CHF 1.69 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kigoma (Tanzania) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.83 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.03 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 45 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kigoma (Tanzania) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 71 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 4.84 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | CHF 176 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 108 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,280 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kigoma (Tanzania) is 11% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 10,707
(25,071,427 Shilling)
in Kigoma.
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