Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,364 Shilling (Taka 234) | Taka 264 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,699 Shilling (Taka 430) | Taka 397 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,139 Shilling (Taka 226) | Taka 160 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,753 Shilling (Taka 101) | Taka 81 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,988 Shilling (Taka 147) | Taka 116 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,222 Shilling (Taka 82) | Taka 52 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,125 Shilling (Taka 262) | Taka 434 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling (Taka 211) | Taka 186 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,568 Shilling (Taka 58) | Taka 25 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,371 Shilling (Taka 87) | Taka 426 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,757 Shilling (Taka 579) | Taka 1,872 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,526 Shilling (Taka 93) | Taka 102 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,228 Shilling (Taka 45) | Taka 41 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,540,620 Shilling (Taka 93,425) | Taka 46,240 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,759,610 Shilling (Taka 64,705) | Taka 27,702 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,138 Shilling (Taka 4,197) | Taka 4,496 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 924,328 Shilling (Taka 33,990) | Taka 34,541 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 893,304 Shilling (Taka 32,849) | Taka 19,179 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling (Taka 3,293) | Taka 3,784 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38,488 Shilling (Taka 1,415) | Taka 1,257 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 927,879 Shilling (Taka 34,120) | Taka 35,775 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,394 Shilling (Taka 9,943) | Taka 12,836 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,641 Shilling (Taka 428) | Taka 341 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Shilling (Taka 1,471) | Taka 1,289 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,670 Shilling (Taka 2,562) | Taka 1,687 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (Taka 2,528) | Taka 1,618 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,448 Shilling (Taka 2,774) | Taka 4,829 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (Taka 4,588) | Taka 3,696 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 48% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (Taka 654,830) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,251 Shilling (Taka 83) | Taka 95 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (Taka 1,214) | Taka 2,580 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,109 Shilling (Taka 261) | Taka 189 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,154 Shilling (Taka 594) | Taka 588 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (Taka 1,471) | Taka 914 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (Taka 255) | Taka 560 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling (Taka 256) | Taka 256 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,232 Shilling (Taka 192) | Taka 340 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (Taka 125) | Taka 87 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,722 Shilling (Taka 63) | Taka 102 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Shilling (Taka 735) | Taka 231 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,608 Shilling (Taka 647) | Taka 1,040 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,520 Shilling (Taka 828) | Taka 878 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71,475 Shilling (Taka 2,628) | Taka 2,200 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling (Taka 423) | Taka 1,227 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (Taka 184) | Taka 362 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,410 Shilling (Taka 89) | Taka 540 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 428,584 Shilling (Taka 15,760) | Taka 35,756 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 343 Shilling (Taka 13) | Taka 1.70 | + 642% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79,975 Shilling (Taka 2,941) | Taka 1,903 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (Taka 147) | Taka 270 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,511 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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