- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,607 Shilling (41元) | 53元 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,197 Shilling (37元) | 34元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (26元) | 15元 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (7元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (5.86元) | 8元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (37元) | 61元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (20元) | 13元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (5.96元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (8元) | 5.78元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (39元) | 111元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (3.04元) | 12元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (6,473元) | 9,859元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (7,545元) | 4,468元 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (1,038元) | 446元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (6,487元) | 5,638元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (3,396元) | 3,578元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (712元) | 325元 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (259元) | 86元 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (2,888元) | 2,229元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (1,319元) | 670元 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (60元) | 40元 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36,250 Shilling (109元) | 38元 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (283元) | 558元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (277元) | 270元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (213元) | 607元 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (411元) | 685元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (74,890元) | 143,984元 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (7元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (472元) | 152元 | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (96元) | 27元 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (94元) | 34元 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (142元) | 456元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (21元) | 28元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (23元) | 37元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (33元) | 37元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (12元) | 10元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (35元) | 63元 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (126元) | 155元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (67元) | 87元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (161元) | 749元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (235元) | 368元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (41元) | 60元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (11元) | 34元 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (4,072元) | 3,274元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (1.37元) | 1.00元 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (503元) | 300元 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (15元) | 20元 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 10% more expensive than in China
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