- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Switzerland
- Moshi
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moshi, Tanzania compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moshi (Tanzania) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,000 Shilling (CHF 4.80) | CHF 25 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,000 Shilling (CHF 3.49) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Shilling (CHF 3.06) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Shilling (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.75 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,600 Shilling (CHF 1.57) | CHF 5.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,600 Shilling (CHF 0.70) | CHF 4.04 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,000 Shilling (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 1.75) | CHF 4.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,400 Shilling (CHF 0.61) | CHF 5.20 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,300 Shilling (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Shilling (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.40 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Shilling (CHF 0.22) | CHF 2.85 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Moshi (Tanzania) is 80% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Shilling (CHF 306) | CHF 3,513 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 450,000 Shilling (CHF 197) | CHF 2,538 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 Shilling (CHF 35) | CHF 161 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Shilling (CHF 218) | CHF 1,888 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 300,000 Shilling (CHF 131) | CHF 1,357 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,000 Shilling (CHF 22) | CHF 81 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Shilling (CHF 44) | CHF 47 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 746 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 184 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,250 Shilling (CHF 2.29) | CHF 21 | - 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Moshi (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 | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Moshi (Tanzania) is 68% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,000,000 Shilling (CHF 19,216) | CHF 28,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,100 Shilling (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.69 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Shilling (CHF 5.24) | CHF 81 | - 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Moshi (Tanzania) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (CHF 13) | CHF 140 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (CHF 2.73) | CHF 5.84 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,000 Shilling (CHF 2.62) | CHF 5.61 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Shilling (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.83 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Shilling (CHF 1.09) | CHF 4.21 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 1.75) | CHF 47 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Moshi (Tanzania) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Shilling (CHF 11) | CHF 71 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Shilling (CHF 20) | CHF 100 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Shilling (CHF 3.49) | CHF 18 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Shilling (CHF 1.53) | CHF 4.84 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Shilling (CHF 1.31) | CHF 6 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 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 | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 1.75) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 944 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moshi (Tanzania) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,763
(6,326,099 Shilling)
in Moshi.
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