Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,285 Shilling (€4.00) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,142 Shilling (€3.24) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,218 Shilling (€2.56) | €4.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,945 Shilling (€0.69) | €1.27 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,147 Shilling (€1.82) | €3.54 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,035 Shilling (€0.72) | €2.21 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (€1.40) | €7 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (€1.19) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,082 Shilling (€0.38) | €1.26 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,144 Shilling (€0.76) | €1.32 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,295 Shilling (€4.71) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,982 Shilling (€0.70) | €1.84 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,465 Shilling (€0.52) | €1.06 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling (€600) | €1,135 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (€232) | €847 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (€57) | €124 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling (€580) | €842 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (€228) | €548 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (€109) | €88 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (€25) | €26 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (€282) | €362 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (€84) | €107 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (€1.79) | €5.63 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling (€2.71) | €10 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 84% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 84% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (€9) | €80 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (€7) | €34 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (€16) | €78 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (€10) | €109 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 69% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (€1,417) | €23,630 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling (€0.79) | €1.43 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (€10) | €36 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €4.85 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (€3.54) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (€5.08) | €5.15 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (€2.37) | €3.18 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (€2.24) | €2.56 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (€1.40) | €2.03 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (€0.57) | €1.84 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (€4.83) | €17 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (€6) | €33 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (€5.30) | €18 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €102 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (€26) | €66 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling (€4.96) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (€1.70) | €1.62 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling (€1.47) | €4.86 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (€71) | €464 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,129 Shilling (€38) | €50 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling (€1.62) | €5.56 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,051 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in Italy
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