Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Tanzania | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,259 Shilling (13 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,921 Shilling (21 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,410 Shilling (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,975 Shilling (4.27 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,058 Shilling (5.82 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,250 Shilling (4.66 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,288 Shilling (16 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (5.88 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,974 Shilling (4.26 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,049 Shilling (12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,381 Shilling (28 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,672 Shilling (3.83 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,588 Shilling (2.28 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | - 59% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Tanzania is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Tanzania | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,199,620 Shilling (1,720 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,359,470 Shilling (1,949 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 218,348 Shilling (313 ₪) | 675 ₪ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,672,570 Shilling (2,398 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (728 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (384 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,095 Shilling (46 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (1,197 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (396 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,223 Shilling (28 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (14 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Tanzania is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Tanzania | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,998 Shilling (24 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (113 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (137 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,712 Shilling (100 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Tanzania is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Tanzania | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (60,942 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,774 Shilling (3.98 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (43 ₪) | 224 ₪ | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Tanzania is 71% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Tanzania | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,499 Shilling (5.02 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,936 Shilling (9 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,402 Shilling (62 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (6 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,879 Shilling (10 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,124 Shilling (3.05 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,418 Shilling (3.47 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,845 Shilling (16 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Tanzania | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (137 ₪) | 159 ₪ | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,694 Shilling (31 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (57 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (100 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (8 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 84% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,839 Shilling (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,959 Shilling (4.24 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (430 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 85% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Shilling (1.43 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 330% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (122 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,640 Shilling (7 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 854 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 58% cheaper than in Israel
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