Cost of living in Tanzania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,661 Shilling (20元) | 42元 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,914 Shilling (37元) | 34元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,139 Shilling (19元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,753 Shilling (8元) | 15元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,988 Shilling (12元) | 13元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,222 Shilling (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,125 Shilling (22元) | 47元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling (18元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,657 Shilling (5.08元) | 5.82元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,360 Shilling (7元) | 5.43元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Shilling (46元) | 103元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,738 Shilling (8元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,273 Shilling (3.90元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,571,780 Shilling (7,889元) | 8,580元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 853,315 Shilling (2,618元) | 4,449元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,028 Shilling (393元) | 386元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 924,328 Shilling (2,835元) | 5,174元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 893,304 Shilling (2,740元) | 3,034元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling (275元) | 280元 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52,540 Shilling (161元) | 87元 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 634,937 Shilling (1,948元) | 2,283元 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,394 Shilling (829元) | 525元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,641 Shilling (36元) | 38元 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,887 Shilling (73元) | 50元 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,670 Shilling (214元) | 443元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (211元) | 233元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,448 Shilling (231元) | 593元 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (383元) | 532元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (54,626元) | 131,184元 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,251 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (101元) | 151元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,109 Shilling (22元) | 32元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,154 Shilling (50元) | 34元 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (123元) | 357元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (21元) | 40元 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling (21元) | 50元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,232 Shilling (16元) | 33元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (10元) | 8元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,722 Shilling (5.28元) | 11元 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,091 Shilling (46元) | 74元 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,755 Shilling (67元) | 179元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,055 Shilling (71元) | 96元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,846 Shilling (211元) | 359元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (37元) | 67元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,622 Shilling (14元) | 32元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,410 Shilling (7元) | 28元 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 428,584 Shilling (1,315元) | 3,283元 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 343 Shilling (1.05元) | 0.28元 | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79,975 Shilling (245元) | 312元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (12元) | 20元 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 26% cheaper than in China
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