Cost of living in Tanzania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,285 Shilling (32元) | 56元 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,142 Shilling (26元) | 37元 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,218 Shilling (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,945 Shilling (5.43元) | 13元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,147 Shilling (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,035 Shilling (5.68元) | 8元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (11元) | 56元 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (9元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,082 Shilling (3.02元) | 7元 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,144 Shilling (5.98元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,295 Shilling (37元) | 119元 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,982 Shilling (5.53元) | 9元 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,465 Shilling (4.09元) | 10元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling (4,725元) | 7,754元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (1,826元) | 4,503元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (447元) | 412元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling (4,572元) | 6,949元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (1,800元) | 4,162元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (860元) | 272元 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (195元) | 88元 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (2,219元) | 2,091元 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (666元) | 619元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (14元) | 43元 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling (21元) | 41元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 79% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (73元) | 415元 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (52元) | 206元 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (129元) | 590元 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (77元) | 663元 | - 88% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (11,167元) | 159,594元 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling (6元) | 6元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (75元) | 176元 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (40元) | 35元 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (19元) | 38元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (18元) | 36元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (11元) | 10元 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (4.47元) | 11元 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling (39元) | 80元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (51元) | 206元 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (42元) | 97元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (203元) | 429元 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling (39元) | 67元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (13元) | 35元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling (12元) | 32元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (558元) | 3,096元 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,129 Shilling (302元) | 481元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling (13元) | 23元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,256 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 41% cheaper than in China
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