Cost of living in Tanzania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,074 Shilling (₨594) | ₨367 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,408 Shilling (₨501) | ₨331 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,781 Shilling (₨306) | ₨168 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,010 Shilling (₨105) | ₨58 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,547 Shilling (₨158) | ₨93 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,265 Shilling (₨79) | ₨39 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,543 Shilling (₨437) | ₨241 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (₨43) | ₨154 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,083 Shilling (₨107) | ₨31 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (₨85) | ₨169 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,602 Shilling (₨682) | ₨776 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (₨118) | ₨91 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 Shilling (₨48) | ₨37 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (₨29,715) | ₨40,484 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (₨48,099) | ₨24,222 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (₨8,293) | ₨5,258 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,335,100 Shilling (₨81,265) | ₨25,031 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (₨9,548) | ₨15,316 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (₨5,265) | ₨5,856 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (₨1,542) | ₨665 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (₨43,323) | ₨31,013 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278,186 Shilling (₨9,681) | ₨11,734 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (₨1,566) | ₨552 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨447 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (₨244) | ₨2,473 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,814 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (₨4,860) | ₨4,387 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (₨3,381) | ₨3,148 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000,000 Shilling (₨2,610,127) | ₨1,326,030 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (₨92) | ₨105 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (₨934) | ₨1,093 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (₨209) | ₨144 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (₨348) | ₨263 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (₨1,365) | ₨916 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (₨174) | ₨412 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (₨131) | ₨231 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (₨220) | ₨281 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (₨139) | ₨175 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (₨104) | ₨102 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨174) | ₨316 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (₨244) | ₨1,432 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (₨348) | ₨597 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,467 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (₨2,535) | ₨1,933 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (₨70) | ₨720 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨174) | ₨226 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (₨70) | ₨180 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (₨10,441) | ₨50,214 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (₨22) | ₨1.43 | + 1427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (₨1,448) | ₨1,609 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (₨151) | ₨265 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,030 prices entered by 1,260 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 22% more expensive than in India
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