Cost of living in Tanzania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,302 Shilling (34元) | 40元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,451 Shilling (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,190 Shilling (31元) | 15元 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 Shilling (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,326 Shilling (15元) | 17元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,843 Shilling (10元) | 11元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,552 Shilling (53元) | 50元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (11元) | 16元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,622 Shilling (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,009 Shilling (5.49元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,472 Shilling (64元) | 94元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,167 Shilling (5.92元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,488 Shilling (4.06元) | 13元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,297,780 Shilling (3,545元) | 14,276元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 487,138 Shilling (1,331元) | 6,833元 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,282 Shilling (350元) | 449元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 869,187 Shilling (2,374元) | 6,729元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (1,386元) | 3,858元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (732元) | 296元 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64,659 Shilling (177元) | 100元 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (2,281元) | 1,460元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (754元) | 553元 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,506 Shilling (70元) | 43元 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 57元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,603 Shilling (62元) | 418元 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (215元) | 296元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (260元) | 570元 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,184 Shilling (145元) | 705元 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (116,099元) | 148,726元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,200 Shilling (9元) | 8元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,792 Shilling (101元) | 233元 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,188 Shilling (33元) | 51元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,547 Shilling (29元) | 84元 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (82元) | 114元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Shilling (55元) | 67元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,373 Shilling (23元) | 57元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (20元) | 25元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,711 Shilling (13元) | 7元 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,050 Shilling (14元) | 13元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,832 Shilling (35元) | 85元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (261元) | 203元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,408 Shilling (50元) | 109元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (109元) | 703元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,935 Shilling (177元) | 320元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (16元) | 81元 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,264 Shilling (14元) | 28元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,192 Shilling (5.99元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500,000 Shilling (9,561元) | 3,924元 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (232元) | 414元 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,220 Shilling (14元) | 26元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 852 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in China
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