- 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 4.78) | CHF 25 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,000 Shilling (CHF 3.48) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Shilling (CHF 3.04) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Shilling (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.75 | - 23% | |
| 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 1.74) | 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 2.48 | - 65% | |
| 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 304) | CHF 3,513 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 450,000 Shilling (CHF 196) | 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 217) | CHF 1,888 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 300,000 Shilling (CHF 130) | 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 43) | CHF 47 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | CHF 522 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 185 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,250 Shilling (CHF 2.28) | CHF 23 | - 90% | |
| 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 | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Moshi (Tanzania) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,000,000 Shilling (CHF 19,136) | CHF 28,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,100 Shilling (CHF 0.91) | CHF 1.69 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Shilling (CHF 5.22) | CHF 81 | - 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Moshi (Tanzania) is 71% 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 138 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Shilling (CHF 2.72) | CHF 5.79 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,000 Shilling (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.67 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,500 Shilling (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.83 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Shilling (CHF 1.09) | CHF 3.86 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Shilling (CHF 1.74) | CHF 49 | - 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 73 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 174 | - | |
| 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 3.48) | CHF 17 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Shilling (CHF 1.52) | CHF 4.84 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Shilling (CHF 1.30) | 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 1.74) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 855 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00043
CHF
/
TZS
Do you live in Zurich? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Birmingham is 86% more expensive than in Szombathely
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Adana is 75% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in New York is 6% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in LA is 16% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in New York is 46% more expensive than in Orlando
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brno (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bologna (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Timisoara (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tabora (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kigoma (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limassol (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manama (Bahrain)
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 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,282
(7,545,425 Shilling)
in Moshi.
Recent Prices Added
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 480 sqft in Salt Lake City, Utah costs $701 (21 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Hamilton costs NZ$19 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Uzhhorod costs 250₴ (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Los Angeles, California costs $1,881 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Lahore costs ₨2,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Singapore costs SGD $65 (about 3 hours ago)