Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,661 Shilling (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,914 Shilling (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,139 Shilling (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,753 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 3.39 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,988 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,222 Shilling (R$ 5.12) | R$ 5.58 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,125 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,657 Shilling (R$ 3.82) | R$ 4.02 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,360 Shilling (R$ 5.44) | R$ 4.72 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Shilling (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,738 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,273 Shilling (R$ 2.94) | R$ 3.38 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,571,780 Shilling (R$ 5,932) | R$ 3,351 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 853,315 Shilling (R$ 1,968) | R$ 1,909 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,028 Shilling (R$ 295) | R$ 505 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 924,328 Shilling (R$ 2,132) | R$ 1,958 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 893,304 Shilling (R$ 2,060) | R$ 1,293 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling (R$ 207) | R$ 297 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52,540 Shilling (R$ 121) | R$ 79 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 634,937 Shilling (R$ 1,465) | R$ 1,517 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,394 Shilling (R$ 624) | R$ 438 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,641 Shilling (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,887 Shilling (R$ 55) | R$ 16 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,670 Shilling (R$ 161) | R$ 212 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (R$ 159) | R$ 176 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,448 Shilling (R$ 174) | R$ 306 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (R$ 288) | R$ 240 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (R$ 41,075) | R$ 87,541 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,251 Shilling (R$ 5.19) | R$ 4.32 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (R$ 76) | R$ 209 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,109 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,154 Shilling (R$ 37) | R$ 39 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (R$ 92) | R$ 247 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,232 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 5.38 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,722 Shilling (R$ 3.97) | R$ 3.67 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,091 Shilling (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,755 Shilling (R$ 50) | R$ 100 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,055 Shilling (R$ 53) | R$ 52 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,846 Shilling (R$ 159) | R$ 180 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,622 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,410 Shilling (R$ 5.56) | R$ 12 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 428,584 Shilling (R$ 989) | R$ 3,003 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 343 Shilling (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.30 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79,975 Shilling (R$ 184) | R$ 114 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil
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