Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,074 Shilling (Rp 108,352) | Rp 44,863 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,408 Shilling (Rp 91,435) | Rp 54,330 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,781 Shilling (Rp 55,722) | Rp 27,591 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,010 Shilling (Rp 19,101) | Rp 19,917 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,547 Shilling (Rp 28,857) | Rp 25,297 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,265 Shilling (Rp 14,372) | Rp 18,627 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,543 Shilling (Rp 79,596) | Rp 55,732 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (Rp 7,788) | Rp 43,429 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,083 Shilling (Rp 19,565) | Rp 21,967 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (Rp 15,524) | Rp 34,412 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,602 Shilling (Rp 124,391) | Rp 337,317 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (Rp 21,543) | Rp 22,207 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 Shilling (Rp 8,726) | Rp 17,971 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (Rp 5,418,394) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (Rp 8,770,632) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (Rp 1,512,099) | Rp 528,780 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,335,100 Shilling (Rp 14,818,357) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (Rp 1,741,067) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (Rp 960,011) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (Rp 281,263) | Rp 410,662 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (Rp 7,899,655) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278,186 Shilling (Rp 1,765,346) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (Rp 285,566) | Rp 56,742 | + 403% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (Rp 44,421) | Rp 624,572 | - 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 443,680 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (Rp 886,208) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (Rp 616,596) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000,000 Shilling (Rp 475,943,975) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (Rp 16,814) | Rp 12,273 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (Rp 170,324) | Rp 150,291 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (Rp 38,076) | Rp 36,367 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (Rp 63,459) | Rp 60,467 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (Rp 248,925) | Rp 351,050 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (Rp 31,730) | Rp 130,123 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (Rp 23,797) | Rp 21,655 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (Rp 40,035) | Rp 34,558 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (Rp 25,384) | Rp 30,035 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (Rp 19,038) | Rp 15,580 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (Rp 31,730) | Rp 88,350 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (Rp 44,421) | Rp 216,012 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (Rp 63,459) | Rp 104,481 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (Rp 462,331) | Rp 383,761 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (Rp 12,692) | Rp 162,937 | - 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (Rp 31,730) | Rp 36,298 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (Rp 12,692) | Rp 40,791 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (Rp 1,903,776) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (Rp 3,985) | Rp 2,029 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (Rp 264,113) | Rp 496,553 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (Rp 27,606) | Rp 35,528 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 747 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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