- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,540 Shilling (€5.11) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (€4.32) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (€3.24) | €4.46 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (€0.95) | €1.28 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (€2.00) | €3.89 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (€0.74) | €2.21 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (€4.67) | €6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (€2.57) | €2.08 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (€0.75) | €1.36 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (€0.95) | €1.38 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (€4.94) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (€0.99) | €1.95 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (€0.38) | €1.24 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 7% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (€816) | €1,288 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (€951) | €873 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (€131) | €135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (€818) | €773 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (€428) | €531 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (€90) | €133 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (€33) | €23 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (€364) | €396 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (€166) | €114 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (€8) | €4.50 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,917 Shilling (€11) | €10 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (€36) | €86 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (€27) | €92 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (€52) | €116 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (€9,825) | €20,115 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (€0.86) | €1.51 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (€23) | €36 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (€12) | €9 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (€18) | €84 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (€2.67) | €5.19 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (€2.95) | €3.60 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (€4.14) | €3.07 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (€1.46) | €2.32 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (€1.16) | €2.02 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (€4.47) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (€16) | €33 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,002 Shilling (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (€20) | €67 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (€30) | €64 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (€5.17) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (€2.00) | €1.58 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (€1.39) | €4.93 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (€513) | €454 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 587 Shilling (€0.22) | €0.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (€63) | €59 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (€1.93) | €5.31 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Italy
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