- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,168 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (R$ 4.09) | R$ 3.27 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (R$ 3.20) | R$ 4.69 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 5.63 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (R$ 3.25) | R$ 3.26 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (R$ 4.10) | R$ 4.57 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 40 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (R$ 4.30) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (R$ 1.66) | R$ 3.24 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (R$ 3,528) | R$ 3,161 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (R$ 4,112) | R$ 1,962 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (R$ 566) | R$ 579 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (R$ 3,535) | R$ 2,145 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (R$ 1,851) | R$ 1,340 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (R$ 388) | R$ 411 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (R$ 141) | R$ 83 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (R$ 1,574) | R$ 1,720 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (R$ 719) | R$ 433 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,917 Shilling (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (R$ 154) | R$ 206 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (R$ 151) | R$ 183 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (R$ 116) | R$ 330 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (R$ 224) | R$ 259 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,000,000 Shilling (R$ 44,080) | R$ 86,222 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (R$ 3.71) | R$ 4.30 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (R$ 257) | R$ 202 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (R$ 53) | R$ 16 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (R$ 51) | R$ 46 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (R$ 77) | R$ 238 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (R$ 5.01) | R$ 4.10 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (R$ 68) | R$ 96 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (R$ 37) | R$ 51 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (R$ 88) | R$ 178 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (R$ 128) | R$ 177 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (R$ 2,219) | R$ 2,722 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.13 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (R$ 274) | R$ 116 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,860 prices entered by 2,640 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 5% more expensive than in Brazil
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