Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 31 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.40 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling (R$ 5.17) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling (R$ 5.96) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling (R$ 3.02) | R$ 4.80 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (R$ 3.88) | R$ 5.65 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling (R$ 38) | R$ 42 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling (R$ 2.71) | R$ 3.80 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling (R$ 5,525) | R$ 2,849 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (R$ 1,387) | R$ 2,011 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (R$ 340) | R$ 558 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling (R$ 2,991) | R$ 2,246 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (R$ 1,367) | R$ 1,489 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (R$ 653) | R$ 404 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling (R$ 171) | R$ 84 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (R$ 1,685) | R$ 2,006 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (R$ 505) | R$ 588 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 26 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 80% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (R$ 53) | R$ 244 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (R$ 40) | R$ 221 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (R$ 98) | R$ 348 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (R$ 59) | R$ 266 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 68% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (R$ 8,481) | R$ 99,035 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,061 Shilling (R$ 4.37) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (R$ 57) | R$ 223 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 52 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (R$ 64) | R$ 244 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (R$ 3.39) | R$ 4.66 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 48 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (R$ 38) | R$ 92 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 53 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (R$ 154) | R$ 189 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 424) | R$ 3,925 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.29 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (R$ 318) | R$ 122 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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