Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,302 Shilling (Rp 77,173) | Rp 62,394 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,451 Shilling (Rp 53,015) | Rp 60,225 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,190 Shilling (Rp 70,199) | Rp 32,593 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 Shilling (Rp 28,230) | Rp 24,589 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,326 Shilling (Rp 33,413) | Rp 31,337 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,843 Shilling (Rp 24,106) | Rp 14,750 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,552 Shilling (Rp 122,657) | Rp 72,901 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (Rp 25,743) | Rp 45,403 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,622 Shilling (Rp 16,450) | Rp 22,376 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,009 Shilling (Rp 12,604) | Rp 32,966 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,472 Shilling (Rp 147,248) | Rp 344,694 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,167 Shilling (Rp 13,594) | Rp 18,943 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,488 Shilling (Rp 9,333) | Rp 15,178 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,297,780 Shilling (Rp 8,141,407) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 487,138 Shilling (Rp 3,055,979) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,282 Shilling (Rp 804,756) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 869,187 Shilling (Rp 5,452,700) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (Rp 3,183,855) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (Rp 1,681,893) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64,659 Shilling (Rp 405,625) | Rp 378,883 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (Rp 5,237,317) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (Rp 1,732,488) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,506 Shilling (Rp 160,005) | Rp 91,402 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,603 Shilling (Rp 141,796) | Rp 651,126 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (Rp 493,342) | Rp 458,661 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (Rp 597,377) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,184 Shilling (Rp 333,638) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (Rp 266,621,058) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,200 Shilling (Rp 20,072) | Rp 12,092 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,792 Shilling (Rp 230,808) | Rp 199,904 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,188 Shilling (Rp 76,460) | Rp 22,456 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,547 Shilling (Rp 66,164) | Rp 96,147 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (Rp 188,200) | Rp 264,826 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Shilling (Rp 125,467) | Rp 66,604 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,373 Shilling (Rp 52,524) | Rp 26,592 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (Rp 47,050) | Rp 33,023 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,711 Shilling (Rp 29,555) | Rp 27,953 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,050 Shilling (Rp 31,682) | Rp 21,349 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,832 Shilling (Rp 80,499) | Rp 84,361 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tanzania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (Rp 598,945) | Rp 261,890 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,408 Shilling (Rp 115,479) | Rp 96,262 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (Rp 250,933) | Rp 496,791 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,935 Shilling (Rp 407,357) | Rp 397,663 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (Rp 37,152) | Rp 149,637 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,264 Shilling (Rp 33,021) | Rp 38,785 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,192 Shilling (Rp 13,749) | Rp 50,891 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500,000 Shilling (Rp 21,956,667) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (Rp 532,922) | Rp 433,566 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,220 Shilling (Rp 32,748) | Rp 43,218 | - 24% | |
| 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 537 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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