Cost of living in Tanzania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,302 Shilling (₨395) | ₨409 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,451 Shilling (₨272) | ₨351 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,190 Shilling (₨360) | ₨175 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 Shilling (₨145) | ₨62 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,326 Shilling (₨171) | ₨102 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,843 Shilling (₨123) | ₨44 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,552 Shilling (₨628) | ₨267 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (₨132) | ₨195 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,622 Shilling (₨84) | ₨40 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,009 Shilling (₨65) | ₨174 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,472 Shilling (₨754) | ₨971 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,167 Shilling (₨70) | ₨94 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,488 Shilling (₨48) | ₨43 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,297,780 Shilling (₨41,694) | ₨47,980 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 487,138 Shilling (₨15,650) | ₨29,589 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,282 Shilling (₨4,121) | ₨5,089 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 869,187 Shilling (₨27,925) | ₨30,889 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (₨16,305) | ₨19,044 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (₨8,613) | ₨5,850 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64,659 Shilling (₨2,077) | ₨772 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (₨26,822) | ₨26,892 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (₨8,872) | ₨11,431 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,506 Shilling (₨819) | ₨540 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,003 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,603 Shilling (₨726) | ₨2,514 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (₨2,527) | ₨2,598 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (₨3,059) | ₨4,025 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,184 Shilling (₨1,709) | ₨2,906 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (₨1,365,430) | ₨1,814,710 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,200 Shilling (₨103) | ₨104 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,792 Shilling (₨1,182) | ₨1,554 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,188 Shilling (₨392) | ₨94 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,547 Shilling (₨339) | ₨262 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (₨964) | ₨1,182 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Shilling (₨643) | ₨391 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,373 Shilling (₨269) | ₨229 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (₨241) | ₨269 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,711 Shilling (₨151) | ₨195 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,050 Shilling (₨162) | ₨99 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,832 Shilling (₨412) | ₨322 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (₨3,067) | ₨1,417 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,408 Shilling (₨591) | ₨619 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (₨1,285) | ₨1,545 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,935 Shilling (₨2,086) | ₨2,204 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (₨190) | ₨843 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,264 Shilling (₨169) | ₨236 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,192 Shilling (₨70) | ₨198 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500,000 Shilling (₨112,445) | ₨42,549 | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (₨2,729) | ₨1,807 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,220 Shilling (₨168) | ₨279 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,414 prices entered by 611 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 5% more expensive than in India
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