- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,741 Shilling (Taka 501) | Taka 381 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,506 Shilling (Taka 420) | Taka 426 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,178 Shilling (Taka 335) | Taka 225 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,660 Shilling (Taka 97) | Taka 75 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,124 Shilling (Taka 187) | Taka 102 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,820 Shilling (Taka 66) | Taka 56 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,610 Shilling (Taka 569) | Taka 370 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,589 Shilling (Taka 204) | Taka 148 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,619 Shilling (Taka 59) | Taka 25 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,425 Shilling (Taka 88) | Taka 317 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,990 Shilling (Taka 437) | Taka 2,417 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,607 Shilling (Taka 95) | Taka 101 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 939 Shilling (Taka 34) | Taka 47 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,448,750 Shilling (Taka 89,308) | Taka 42,771 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433,380 Shilling (Taka 52,277) | Taka 34,396 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 447,554 Shilling (Taka 16,323) | Taka 3,954 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (Taka 78,979) | Taka 44,270 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (Taka 41,343) | Taka 26,672 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (Taka 8,670) | Taka 3,605 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,325 Shilling (Taka 3,440) | Taka 2,007 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (Taka 35,166) | Taka 46,846 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (Taka 16,062) | Taka 14,696 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (Taka 729) | Taka 299 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling (Taka 524) | Taka 545 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (Taka 3,446) | Taka 2,215 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (Taka 3,376) | Taka 2,647 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (Taka 2,597) | Taka 4,735 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (Taka 5,002) | Taka 4,152 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (Taka 911,774) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,384 Shilling (Taka 87) | Taka 85 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (Taka 5,750) | Taka 2,190 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,685 Shilling (Taka 1,229) | Taka 419 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (Taka 1,143) | Taka 522 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,997 Shilling (Taka 1,568) | Taka 1,181 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (Taka 258) | Taka 370 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (Taka 285) | Taka 312 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,050 Shilling (Taka 403) | Taka 361 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,855 Shilling (Taka 141) | Taka 91 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,626 Shilling (Taka 96) | Taka 107 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,128 Shilling (Taka 661) | Taka 308 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (Taka 1,529) | Taka 951 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,577 Shilling (Taka 750) | Taka 760 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (Taka 1,962) | Taka 2,046 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (Taka 2,857) | Taka 2,831 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (Taka 499) | Taka 1,364 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,871 Shilling (Taka 178) | Taka 300 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (Taka 134) | Taka 501 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (Taka 49,574) | Taka 35,756 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling (Taka 8) | Taka 22 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 207,938 Shilling (Taka 7,584) | Taka 2,792 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,529 Shilling (Taka 165) | Taka 232 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,582 prices entered by 402 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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