Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,277 Shilling (Taka 522) | Taka 228 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,454 Shilling (Taka 272) | Taka 356 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,318 Shilling (Taka 231) | Taka 197 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,848 Shilling (Taka 68) | Taka 76 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,511 Shilling (Taka 201) | Taka 107 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,308 Shilling (Taka 84) | Taka 57 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (Taka 145) | Taka 490 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (Taka 123) | Taka 162 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Shilling (Taka 42) | Taka 30 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,348 Shilling (Taka 86) | Taka 442 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,676 Shilling (Taka 463) | Taka 1,508 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,755 Shilling (Taka 64) | Taka 103 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,459 Shilling (Taka 53) | Taka 41 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling (Taka 61,862) | Taka 64,159 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (Taka 23,906) | Taka 34,169 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (Taka 5,853) | Taka 4,050 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling (Taka 59,857) | Taka 39,073 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (Taka 23,561) | Taka 22,885 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (Taka 11,256) | Taka 4,140 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (Taka 2,558) | Taka 1,099 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (Taka 29,046) | Taka 37,254 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (Taka 8,713) | Taka 15,000 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (Taka 185) | Taka 411 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling (Taka 280) | Taka 621 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 69% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (Taka 962) | Taka 1,987 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (Taka 687) | Taka 2,314 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (Taka 1,695) | Taka 6,592 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (Taka 1,012) | Taka 4,454 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 62% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (Taka 146,193) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling (Taka 81) | Taka 94 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (Taka 981) | Taka 2,108 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (Taka 365) | Taka 491 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (Taka 524) | Taka 405 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (Taka 244) | Taka 230 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (Taka 231) | Taka 411 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (Taka 144) | Taka 82 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (Taka 58) | Taka 100 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling (Taka 509) | Taka 240 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (Taka 661) | Taka 1,281 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (Taka 546) | Taka 958 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (Taka 2,663) | Taka 2,103 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling (Taka 512) | Taka 1,179 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (Taka 175) | Taka 284 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling (Taka 151) | Taka 633 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (Taka 7,310) | Taka 35,756 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 61,101 Shilling (Taka 2,233) | Taka 1,420 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling (Taka 167) | Taka 263 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,468 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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