- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,741 Shilling (€5.26) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,506 Shilling (€4.40) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,178 Shilling (€3.51) | €4.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,808 Shilling (€1.07) | €1.31 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,260 Shilling (€2.01) | €3.79 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,875 Shilling (€0.72) | €2.10 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,459 Shilling (€5.53) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,713 Shilling (€2.19) | €2.03 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,651 Shilling (€0.63) | €1.25 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,381 Shilling (€0.91) | €1.39 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (€5.01) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,654 Shilling (€1.02) | €1.94 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (€0.39) | €1.15 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,433,210 Shilling (€931) | €1,334 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433,380 Shilling (€548) | €901 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 447,554 Shilling (€171) | €134 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (€828) | €813 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (€434) | €546 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (€91) | €101 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 93,870 Shilling (€36) | €24 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (€369) | €389 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (€168) | €114 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (€8) | €4.49 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling (€5.50) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (€36) | €83 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (€35) | €33 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (€27) | €96 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (€52) | €118 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 6% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (€9,564) | €21,657 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 Shilling (€0.91) | €1.54 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (€60) | €35 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,685 Shilling (€13) | €9 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (€12) | €8 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,997 Shilling (€16) | €86 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (€2.71) | €5.12 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (€2.99) | €3.64 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,050 Shilling (€4.23) | €3.26 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,855 Shilling (€1.47) | €2.19 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,626 Shilling (€1.00) | €2.02 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,128 Shilling (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (€16) | €34 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,577 Shilling (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (€21) | €65 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (€30) | €68 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (€5.23) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,871 Shilling (€1.86) | €1.62 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (€1.41) | €5.13 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (€520) | €457 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 207,938 Shilling (€80) | €64 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,529 Shilling (€1.73) | €5.37 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 21% cheaper than in Italy
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