Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling (Taka 539) | Taka 535 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling (Taka 409) | Taka 449 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (Taka 320) | Taka 240 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling (Taka 86) | Taka 102 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling (Taka 183) | Taka 133 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling (Taka 92) | Taka 80 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling (Taka 311) | Taka 347 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling (Taka 106) | Taka 207 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling (Taka 54) | Taka 26 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (Taka 69) | Taka 571 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling (Taka 684) | Taka 1,347 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling (Taka 116) | Taka 112 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling (Taka 48) | Taka 53 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling (Taka 98,366) | Taka 43,087 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (Taka 24,691) | Taka 21,416 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (Taka 6,045) | Taka 4,489 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling (Taka 53,260) | Taka 37,342 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (Taka 24,334) | Taka 20,129 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (Taka 11,626) | Taka 3,105 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling (Taka 3,043) | Taka 947 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (Taka 30,000) | Taka 36,542 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (Taka 9,000) | Taka 16,205 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (Taka 191) | Taka 369 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling (Taka 223) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 77% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (Taka 944) | Taka 2,612 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (Taka 710) | Taka 3,117 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (Taka 1,750) | Taka 9,947 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (Taka 1,045) | Taka 6,827 | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 59% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (Taka 150,992) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,061 Shilling (Taka 78) | Taka 91 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (Taka 1,013) | Taka 1,696 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 296 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 377) | Taka 1,395 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (Taka 1,132) | Taka 1,191 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (Taka 541) | Taka 578 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (Taka 252) | Taka 208 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (Taka 238) | Taka 690 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (Taka 149) | Taka 173 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (Taka 60) | Taka 229 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (Taka 514) | Taka 304 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tanzania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (Taka 683) | Taka 1,410 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (Taka 564) | Taka 885 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (Taka 2,750) | Taka 3,617 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (Taka 526) | Taka 1,328 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (Taka 181) | Taka 393 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (Taka 161) | Taka 600 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (Taka 7,550) | Taka 35,756 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (Taka 3.77) | Taka 2.19 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (Taka 5,662) | Taka 1,057 | + 436% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling (Taka 335) | Taka 264 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 644 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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