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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,515 Shilling (€2.95) | €13 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,290 Shilling (€4.82) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,359 Shilling (€2.49) | €4.38 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,779 Shilling (€1.09) | €1.22 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,809 Shilling (€1.49) | €3.46 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,138 Shilling (€0.84) | €2.02 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,536 Shilling (€2.96) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling (€2.25) | €1.83 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,485 Shilling (€0.58) | €1.27 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,305 Shilling (€0.90) | €1.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,848 Shilling (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,530 Shilling (€0.99) | €1.86 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,157 Shilling (€0.45) | €1.24 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,223,950 Shilling (€872) | €1,276 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,759,140 Shilling (€690) | €903 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,138 Shilling (€45) | €134 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 924,328 Shilling (€363) | €804 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 893,304 Shilling (€350) | €606 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling (€35) | €108 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,488 Shilling (€15) | €25 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,031,130 Shilling (€404) | €346 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 292,562 Shilling (€115) | €108 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,963 Shilling (€5.08) | €4.83 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Shilling (€16) | €10 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 73,824 Shilling (€29) | €82 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (€27) | €29 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 86,144 Shilling (€34) | €88 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (€49) | €117 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (€6,984) | €23,447 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,263 Shilling (€0.89) | €1.56 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (€13) | €36 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,601 Shilling (€12) | €7 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Shilling (€1.96) | €9 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (€16) | €75 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (€2.72) | €4.39 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling (€2.73) | €3.11 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,841 Shilling (€2.29) | €2.76 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (€1.33) | €2.03 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,972 Shilling (€0.77) | €1.73 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,609 Shilling (€5.34) | €16 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Shilling (€8) | €36 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €86 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71,475 Shilling (€28) | €65 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling (€4.51) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (€1.96) | €1.57 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,338 Shilling (€0.92) | €5.10 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 428,584 Shilling (€168) | €433 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 264 Shilling (€0.10) | €0.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,648 Shilling (€59) | €62 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (€1.57) | €5.37 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 46% cheaper than in Italy
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