- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Switzerland
- Moshi
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moshi, Tanzania vs 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 4.71) | CHF 25 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,000 Shilling (CHF 3.43) | CHF 13 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Shilling (CHF 3.00) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Shilling (CHF 1.33) | CHF 1.74 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,600 Shilling (CHF 1.54) | CHF 8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,600 Shilling (CHF 0.69) | CHF 3.96 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,000 Shilling (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 1.71) | CHF 3.72 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,400 Shilling (CHF 0.60) | CHF 2.80 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,300 Shilling (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Shilling (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.44 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Shilling (CHF 0.21) | CHF 2.27 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Moshi (Tanzania) is 79% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Shilling (CHF 300) | CHF 2,991 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 450,000 Shilling (CHF 193) | CHF 2,329 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 Shilling (CHF 34) | CHF 152 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Shilling (CHF 214) | CHF 2,245 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 300,000 Shilling (CHF 129) | CHF 1,715 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,000 Shilling (CHF 21) | CHF 101 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Shilling (CHF 43) | CHF 38 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 178 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,250 Shilling (CHF 2.25) | 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 124 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 61 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 145 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 193 | - | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Moshi (Tanzania) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,000,000 Shilling (CHF 18,859) | CHF 26,863 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,100 Shilling (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.24 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Shilling (CHF 5.14) | CHF 100 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Moshi (Tanzania) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (CHF 13) | CHF 121 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (CHF 2.68) | CHF 5.97 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,000 Shilling (CHF 2.57) | CHF 6 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Shilling (CHF 0.64) | CHF 3.04 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Shilling (CHF 1.07) | CHF 4.05 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 1.71) | CHF 46 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Moshi (Tanzania) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Shilling (CHF 11) | CHF 75 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 191 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Shilling (CHF 19) | CHF 111 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Shilling (CHF 3.43) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Shilling (CHF 1.50) | CHF 5.35 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Shilling (CHF 1.29) | CHF 7 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 477 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 100 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 1.71) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 771 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Moshi (Tanzania) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,200
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 2,198
(5,129,260 Shilling)
in Moshi.
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