- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,540 Shilling (Taka 497) | Taka 301 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (Taka 419) | Taka 406 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,349 Shilling (Taka 306) | Taka 164 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,702 Shilling (Taka 99) | Taka 74 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (Taka 194) | Taka 96 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,058 Shilling (Taka 76) | Taka 60 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,749 Shilling (Taka 394) | Taka 368 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,049 Shilling (Taka 259) | Taka 145 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,264 Shilling (Taka 83) | Taka 23 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,466 Shilling (Taka 90) | Taka 283 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (Taka 480) | Taka 2,525 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,729 Shilling (Taka 100) | Taka 98 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,062 Shilling (Taka 39) | Taka 44 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,340,640 Shilling (Taka 85,857) | Taka 44,752 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (Taka 92,394) | Taka 33,623 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (Taka 12,712) | Taka 4,624 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (Taka 79,435) | Taka 38,672 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (Taka 41,581) | Taka 23,451 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (Taka 8,720) | Taka 4,030 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (Taka 3,167) | Taka 2,183 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (Taka 35,369) | Taka 43,433 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (Taka 16,155) | Taka 17,716 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,922 Shilling (Taka 731) | Taka 302 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (Taka 908) | Taka 517 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (Taka 3,466) | Taka 2,361 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (Taka 3,396) | Taka 2,386 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (Taka 2,612) | Taka 4,358 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (Taka 5,031) | Taka 3,865 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (Taka 954,441) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,269 Shilling (Taka 83) | Taka 92 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (Taka 2,267) | Taka 2,188 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (Taka 1,182) | Taka 283 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (Taka 1,149) | Taka 492 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (Taka 1,736) | Taka 1,257 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (Taka 260) | Taka 328 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (Taka 287) | Taka 279 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (Taka 402) | Taka 318 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (Taka 142) | Taka 87 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (Taka 113) | Taka 116 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (Taka 434) | Taka 314 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (Taka 1,538) | Taka 1,543 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,002 Shilling (Taka 807) | Taka 744 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (Taka 1,974) | Taka 4,335 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (Taka 2,874) | Taka 5,081 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (Taka 502) | Taka 698 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (Taka 194) | Taka 323 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,288 Shilling (Taka 121) | Taka 482 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (Taka 49,859) | Taka 35,756 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (Taka 21) | Taka 22 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (Taka 6,154) | Taka 3,020 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (Taka 188) | Taka 231 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,001 prices entered by 409 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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