Cost of living in Tanzania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,074 Shilling (51元) | 46元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,408 Shilling (43元) | 40元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,781 Shilling (26元) | 16元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,010 Shilling (9元) | 18元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,547 Shilling (14元) | 19元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,265 Shilling (7元) | 11元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,543 Shilling (38元) | 63元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (3.67元) | 15元 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,083 Shilling (9元) | 6元 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,602 Shilling (59元) | 118元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (10元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 Shilling (4.11元) | 16元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (2,554元) | 15,059元 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (4,134元) | 9,006元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (713元) | 421元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,335,100 Shilling (6,984元) | 7,547元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (821元) | 4,347元 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (452元) | 262元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (133元) | 115元 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (3,723元) | 1,086元 | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278,186 Shilling (832元) | 589元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (135元) | 39元 | + 249% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (21元) | 529元 | - 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 248元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (418元) | 626元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (291元) | 828元 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000,000 Shilling (224,312元) | 161,247元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (8元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (80元) | 204元 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (18元) | 39元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (30元) | 27元 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (117元) | 391元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (15元) | 53元 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (11元) | 33元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (12元) | 13元 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (15元) | 74元 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (21元) | 265元 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (30元) | 110元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (218元) | 348元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (5.98元) | 79元 | - 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (15元) | 29元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (5.98元) | 18元 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (897元) | 3,321元 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (1.88元) | 0.20元 | + 839% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (124元) | 410元 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (13元) | 24元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,474 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in China
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