Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,391 Shilling (Taka 413) | Taka 270 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,676 Shilling (Taka 645) | Taka 530 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,376 Shilling (Taka 280) | Taka 216 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,855 Shilling (Taka 125) | Taka 90 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,058 Shilling (Taka 178) | Taka 152 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,250 Shilling (Taka 143) | Taka 87 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,288 Shilling (Taka 496) | Taka 475 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (Taka 180) | Taka 301 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,974 Shilling (Taka 131) | Taka 55 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,931 Shilling (Taka 129) | Taka 427 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,476 Shilling (Taka 987) | Taka 1,429 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,701 Shilling (Taka 119) | Taka 137 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,813 Shilling (Taka 80) | Taka 73 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,783,180 Shilling (Taka 78,341) | Taka 39,784 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,244,880 Shilling (Taka 54,692) | Taka 22,029 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 218,348 Shilling (Taka 9,593) | Taka 3,945 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,672,570 Shilling (Taka 73,482) | Taka 75,922 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (Taka 22,297) | Taka 37,731 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (Taka 11,779) | Taka 10,000 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47,929 Shilling (Taka 2,106) | Taka 1,373 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (Taka 36,678) | Taka 46,509 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (Taka 12,133) | Taka 20,820 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,223 Shilling (Taka 845) | Taka 533 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 439) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,998 Shilling (Taka 747) | Taka 2,114 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (Taka 3,455) | Taka 2,450 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (Taka 4,184) | Taka 4,870 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,712 Shilling (Taka 3,063) | Taka 4,397 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (Taka 1,867,196) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,253 Shilling (Taka 143) | Taka 120 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (Taka 1,318) | Taka 2,408 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 38% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,499 Shilling (Taka 154) | Taka 836 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,936 Shilling (Taka 261) | Taka 682 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,402 Shilling (Taka 1,907) | Taka 1,500 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (Taka 193) | Taka 360 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,879 Shilling (Taka 302) | Taka 411 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (Taka 329) | Taka 625 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,621 Shilling (Taka 71) | Taka 102 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,418 Shilling (Taka 106) | Taka 129 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,302 Shilling (Taka 584) | Taka 380 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (Taka 4,195) | Taka 1,745 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,408 Shilling (Taka 809) | Taka 1,011 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (Taka 1,757) | Taka 3,122 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (Taka 3,075) | Taka 3,851 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (Taka 260) | Taka 1,519 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,839 Shilling (Taka 300) | Taka 291 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,258 Shilling (Taka 143) | Taka 527 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (Taka 13,180) | Taka 35,756 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Shilling (Taka 44) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (Taka 3,732) | Taka 2,864 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,272 Shilling (Taka 232) | Taka 331 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 576 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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