Cost of living in Tanzania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling (41元) | 43元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling (31元) | 37元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (25元) | 17元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling (7元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling (14元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling (24元) | 48元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling (8元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling (4.13元) | 6元 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (5.31元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling (53元) | 97元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling (3.71元) | 13元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling (7,556元) | 13,898元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (1,897元) | 8,379元 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (464元) | 462元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling (4,091元) | 6,525元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (1,869元) | 4,376元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (893元) | 516元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling (234元) | 140元 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (2,305元) | 1,829元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (691元) | 546元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (15元) | 50元 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling (17元) | 66元 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 83% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (72元) | 511元 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (55元) | 288元 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (134元) | 654元 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (80元) | 844元 | - 90% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (11,599元) | 148,501元 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,061 Shilling (5.98元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (78元) | 206元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (29元) | 27元 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (87元) | 386元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (42元) | 30元 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (19元) | 19元 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (18元) | 44元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (11元) | 21元 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (4.64元) | 16元 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (40元) | 82元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tanzania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (52元) | 260元 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (43元) | 122元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (211元) | 319元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (40元) | 90元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (14元) | 31元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (12元) | 19元 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (580元) | 2,968元 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (0.29元) | 0.24元 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (435元) | 410元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 43% cheaper than in China
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