Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,285 Shilling (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,142 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,218 Shilling (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,945 Shilling (R$ 4.49) | R$ 3.94 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,147 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,035 Shilling (R$ 4.70) | R$ 5.54 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,082 Shilling (R$ 2.50) | R$ 4.61 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,144 Shilling (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.98 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,295 Shilling (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,982 Shilling (R$ 4.58) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,465 Shilling (R$ 3.38) | R$ 3.47 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling (R$ 3,908) | R$ 3,055 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (R$ 1,510) | R$ 1,836 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (R$ 370) | R$ 501 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling (R$ 3,781) | R$ 2,153 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (R$ 1,488) | R$ 1,313 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (R$ 711) | R$ 369 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (R$ 162) | R$ 80 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (R$ 1,835) | R$ 1,697 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (R$ 550) | R$ 480 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 74% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (R$ 61) | R$ 199 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (R$ 43) | R$ 187 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (R$ 107) | R$ 329 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (R$ 64) | R$ 248 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 58% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (R$ 9,235) | R$ 89,783 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling (R$ 5.12) | R$ 4.64 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (R$ 62) | R$ 222 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 41 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 5.89 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (R$ 3.69) | R$ 4.15 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 45 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (R$ 42) | R$ 94 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (R$ 34) | R$ 53 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (R$ 168) | R$ 176 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling (R$ 32) | R$ 25 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (R$ 462) | R$ 3,584 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,129 Shilling (R$ 250) | R$ 117 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,078 prices entered by 1,831 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 17% cheaper than in Brazil
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