- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,343 Shilling (€4.77) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,643 Shilling (€4.16) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,202 Shilling (€2.93) | €4.32 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,778 Shilling (€0.99) | €1.30 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,263 Shilling (€1.88) | €3.72 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,496 Shilling (€0.89) | €2.27 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,880 Shilling (€4.25) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,480 Shilling (€2.67) | €1.99 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,722 Shilling (€0.97) | €1.33 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,524 Shilling (€0.90) | €1.31 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,522 Shilling (€5.19) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,723 Shilling (€0.97) | €2.04 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,571 Shilling (€0.56) | €1.21 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,240,960 Shilling (€801) | €1,348 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,821,700 Shilling (€1,009) | €887 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,410 Shilling (€101) | €124 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,870,980 Shilling (€669) | €812 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,960 Shilling (€355) | €570 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 164,824 Shilling (€59) | €112 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,358 Shilling (€34) | €23 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 942,757 Shilling (€337) | €372 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457,851 Shilling (€164) | €117 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,248 Shilling (€6) | €4.62 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,143 Shilling (€15) | €10 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 83,037 Shilling (€30) | €84 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 107,937 Shilling (€39) | €35 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,673 Shilling (€27) | €93 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139,167 Shilling (€50) | €120 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (€9,304) | €20,103 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,100 Shilling (€0.75) | €1.49 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73,687 Shilling (€26) | €35 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,767 Shilling (€4.21) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (€11) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48,633 Shilling (€17) | €80 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,917 Shilling (€2.47) | €4.85 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,361 Shilling (€2.63) | €3.48 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (€3.92) | €3.56 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (€1.38) | €2.21 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (€1.07) | €1.99 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,167 Shilling (€5.42) | €18 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,923 Shilling (€12) | €32 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,724 Shilling (€8) | €17 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124,392 Shilling (€44) | €68 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,633 Shilling (€27) | €63 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,310 Shilling (€5.12) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,344 Shilling (€1.91) | €1.56 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,204 Shilling (€1.15) | €4.94 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,282,380 Shilling (€459) | €482 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (€0.20) | €0.24 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,499 Shilling (€59) | €59 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,820 Shilling (€1.72) | €5.26 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,892 prices entered by 919 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in Italy
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