Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,074 Shilling (Taka 774) | Taka 324 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,408 Shilling (Taka 653) | Taka 492 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,781 Shilling (Taka 398) | Taka 196 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,010 Shilling (Taka 136) | Taka 92 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,547 Shilling (Taka 206) | Taka 135 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,265 Shilling (Taka 103) | Taka 78 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,543 Shilling (Taka 569) | Taka 608 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (Taka 56) | Taka 223 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,083 Shilling (Taka 140) | Taka 33 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (Taka 111) | Taka 384 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,602 Shilling (Taka 889) | Taka 1,406 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (Taka 154) | Taka 111 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 Shilling (Taka 62) | Taka 70 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (Taka 38,706) | Taka 43,758 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (Taka 62,653) | Taka 25,202 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (Taka 10,802) | Taka 3,035 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,335,100 Shilling (Taka 105,855) | Taka 22,952 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (Taka 12,437) | Taka 18,549 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (Taka 6,858) | Taka 7,137 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (Taka 2,009) | Taka 1,213 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (Taka 56,431) | Taka 31,061 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278,186 Shilling (Taka 12,611) | Taka 17,904 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (Taka 2,040) | Taka 417 | + 389% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (Taka 317) | Taka 2,410 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (Taka 6,331) | Taka 6,410 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (Taka 4,405) | Taka 4,273 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000,000 Shilling (Taka 3,399,894) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (Taka 120) | Taka 107 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (Taka 1,217) | Taka 2,440 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (Taka 272) | Taka 285 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 453) | Taka 513 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (Taka 1,778) | Taka 1,500 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (Taka 227) | Taka 425 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (Taka 170) | Taka 333 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (Taka 286) | Taka 376 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (Taka 181) | Taka 85 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (Taka 136) | Taka 89 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (Taka 227) | Taka 445 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (Taka 317) | Taka 1,308 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 453) | Taka 852 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (Taka 3,303) | Taka 2,051 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (Taka 91) | Taka 999 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (Taka 227) | Taka 248 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (Taka 91) | Taka 564 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (Taka 13,600) | Taka 35,756 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (Taka 28) | Taka 2.94 | + 869% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (Taka 1,887) | Taka 2,601 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (Taka 197) | Taka 287 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 817 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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