Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,115 Shilling (R$ 36) | R$ 36 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,328 Shilling (R$ 36) | R$ 35 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,456 Shilling (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,007 Shilling (R$ 5.97) | R$ 5.48 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,612 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,009 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,854 Shilling (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,395 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,439 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 5.75 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,258 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 5.87 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,391 Shilling (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,082 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,710 Shilling (R$ 3.39) | R$ 4.96 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,619,710 Shilling (R$ 3,214) | R$ 3,762 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (R$ 2,743) | R$ 2,483 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (R$ 473) | R$ 622 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,207,460 Shilling (R$ 4,381) | R$ 2,713 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 531,422 Shilling (R$ 1,055) | R$ 1,676 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (R$ 300) | R$ 617 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (R$ 88) | R$ 91 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,041,640 Shilling (R$ 2,067) | R$ 1,939 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311,381 Shilling (R$ 618) | R$ 659 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,887 Shilling (R$ 61) | R$ 30 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 258 | - 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Shilling (R$ 298) | R$ 252 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (R$ 277) | R$ 405 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (R$ 193) | R$ 314 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (R$ 84,339) | R$ 117,955 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,755 Shilling (R$ 5.47) | R$ 5.48 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (R$ 53) | R$ 233 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 44 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,647 Shilling (R$ 87) | R$ 259 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 23 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,488 Shilling (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,299 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 5.33 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,971 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 55 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Tanzania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Shilling (R$ 79) | R$ 111 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15,881 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 64 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (R$ 145) | R$ 199 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,784 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 29 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,891 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,598 Shilling (R$ 5.16) | R$ 11 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (R$ 595) | R$ 4,422 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (R$ 1.25) | R$ 1.26 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,039 Shilling (R$ 75) | R$ 132 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,066 prices entered by 1,775 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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