Cost of living in Tanzania compared to El Salvador
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,259 Shilling ($3.63) | $17 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,921 Shilling ($5.85) | $7 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,410 Shilling ($3.69) | $3.42 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,975 Shilling ($1.17) | $1.85 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,058 Shilling ($1.59) | $2.76 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,250 Shilling ($1.27) | $2.03 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,288 Shilling ($4.42) | $4.11 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling ($1.61) | $2.99 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,974 Shilling ($1.17) | $2.09 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,049 Shilling ($3.16) | $1.39 | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,381 Shilling ($8) | $15 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,672 Shilling ($1.05) | $2.10 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,588 Shilling ($0.62) | $1.00 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Tanzania is 26% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,199,620 Shilling ($470) | $1,066 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,359,470 Shilling ($533) | $696 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 218,348 Shilling ($86) | $62 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,672,570 Shilling ($656) | $704 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling ($199) | $374 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling ($105) | $42 | + 148% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,095 Shilling ($13) | $18 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling ($327) | $346 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling ($108) | $132 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,223 Shilling ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling ($3.92) | $6.00 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,998 Shilling ($7) | $64 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling ($31) | $42 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling ($37) | $100 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,712 Shilling ($27) | $90 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling ($16,660) | $20,350 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,774 Shilling ($1.09) | $1.16 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling ($12) | $26 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Tanzania is 58% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,499 Shilling ($1.37) | $5.55 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,936 Shilling ($2.33) | $16 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,402 Shilling ($17) | $38 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling ($1.73) | $7 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,879 Shilling ($2.70) | $4.08 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling ($2.94) | $5.22 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,124 Shilling ($0.83) | $2.08 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,418 Shilling ($0.95) | $1.21 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,845 Shilling ($4.25) | $10 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling ($37) | $29 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,694 Shilling ($9) | $13 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling ($16) | $68 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling ($27) | $45 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling ($2.32) | $7 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,839 Shilling ($2.68) | $4.79 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,959 Shilling ($1.16) | $2.34 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling ($118) | $780 | - 85% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Shilling ($0.39) | $0.18 | + 113% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling ($33) | $39 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,640 Shilling ($1.82) | $3.95 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 703 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in El Salvador
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