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Cost of living in Tanzania compared to China
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,107 Shilling (44元) | 49元 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,404 Shilling (39元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,766 Shilling (23元) | 14元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,835 Shilling (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,765 Shilling (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,084 Shilling (6元) | 8元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,414 Shilling (42元) | 60元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,239 Shilling (15元) | 13元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,522 Shilling (4.42元) | 6元 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,282 Shilling (7元) | 5.60元 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,582 Shilling (39元) | 111元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,385 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 952 Shilling (2.76元) | 11元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,120,620 Shilling (6,154元) | 8,991元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,094,040 Shilling (3,175元) | 4,362元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,979 Shilling (618元) | 428元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,574,890 Shilling (4,571元) | 5,203元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,052,630 Shilling (11,761元) | 3,294元 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 345,688 Shilling (1,003元) | 264元 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73,111 Shilling (212元) | 89元 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,233,680 Shilling (3,580元) | 2,101元 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,253 Shilling (932元) | 714元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,957 Shilling (52元) | 36元 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling (42元) | 54元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 79,564 Shilling (231元) | 522元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,134 Shilling (204元) | 278元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,968 Shilling (162元) | 628元 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86,593 Shilling (251元) | 658元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,423,400 Shilling (47,664元) | 141,996元 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,333 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44,434 Shilling (129元) | 152元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,601 Shilling (92元) | 29元 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Shilling (15元) | 36元 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,845 Shilling (124元) | 281元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (20元) | 46元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,969 Shilling (20元) | 39元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,191 Shilling (18元) | 36元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,600 Shilling (10元) | 10元 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,972 Shilling (5.72元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,781 Shilling (31元) | 58元 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,406 Shilling (138元) | 164元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (58元) | 90元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,058 Shilling (160元) | 966元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,330 Shilling (245元) | 393元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling (33元) | 60元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,334 Shilling (15元) | 34元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,760 Shilling (11元) | 31元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 438,014 Shilling (1,271元) | 3,300元 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling (0.62元) | 0.81元 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,385 Shilling (497元) | 327元 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,078 Shilling (12元) | 21元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,533 prices entered by 564 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 14% cheaper than in China
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