- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,168 Shilling (Taka 513) | Taka 328 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (Taka 414) | Taka 415 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (Taka 311) | Taka 169 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (Taka 91) | Taka 74 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (Taka 192) | Taka 97 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (Taka 71) | Taka 63 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (Taka 448) | Taka 359 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (Taka 247) | Taka 146 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (Taka 72) | Taka 24 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (Taka 91) | Taka 304 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (Taka 474) | Taka 2,421 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (Taka 95) | Taka 101 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (Taka 37) | Taka 44 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (Taka 78,312) | Taka 42,189 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (Taka 91,280) | Taka 32,498 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (Taka 12,559) | Taka 3,873 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (Taka 78,477) | Taka 42,062 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (Taka 41,080) | Taka 24,788 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (Taka 8,615) | Taka 3,366 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (Taka 3,129) | Taka 2,008 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (Taka 34,943) | Taka 43,783 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (Taka 15,960) | Taka 14,583 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (Taka 724) | Taka 292 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,917 Shilling (Taka 1,012) | Taka 606 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (Taka 3,424) | Taka 2,177 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (Taka 3,355) | Taka 2,485 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (Taka 2,581) | Taka 4,501 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (Taka 4,970) | Taka 3,784 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,000,000 Shilling (Taka 978,456) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (Taka 82) | Taka 92 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (Taka 5,713) | Taka 2,504 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (Taka 1,167) | Taka 297 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (Taka 1,136) | Taka 476 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (Taka 1,715) | Taka 1,238 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (Taka 257) | Taka 370 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (Taka 283) | Taka 304 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (Taka 397) | Taka 344 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (Taka 140) | Taka 90 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (Taka 111) | Taka 110 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (Taka 429) | Taka 326 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (Taka 1,520) | Taka 1,455 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (Taka 812) | Taka 756 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (Taka 1,950) | Taka 2,663 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (Taka 2,839) | Taka 4,971 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (Taka 496) | Taka 1,315 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (Taka 192) | Taka 516 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (Taka 133) | Taka 564 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (Taka 49,258) | Taka 35,756 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (Taka 17) | Taka 21 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (Taka 6,080) | Taka 2,557 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (Taka 186) | Taka 228 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,012 prices entered by 413 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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