- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,607 Shilling (¥668) | ¥1,054 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,197 Shilling (¥599) | ¥698 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (¥422) | ¥436 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (¥123) | ¥205 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (¥260) | ¥285 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (¥96) | ¥777 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (¥607) | ¥910 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (¥334) | ¥697 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (¥98) | ¥414 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (¥123) | ¥265 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (¥643) | ¥1,538 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (¥129) | ¥203 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (¥50) | ¥198 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (¥106,104) | ¥231,808 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (¥123,675) | ¥125,591 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (¥17,016) | ¥21,159 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (¥106,328) | ¥113,754 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (¥55,659) | ¥74,885 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (¥11,673) | ¥12,611 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (¥4,240) | ¥4,134 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (¥47,343) | ¥55,558 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (¥21,624) | ¥16,830 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (¥981) | ¥693 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36,250 Shilling (¥1,780) | ¥1,827 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (¥4,640) | ¥6,829 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (¥4,546) | ¥4,215 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (¥3,497) | ¥8,321 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (¥6,734) | ¥13,972 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (¥1,227,503) | ¥2,590,890 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (¥112) | ¥145 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (¥7,741) | ¥11,257 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (¥1,582) | ¥1,278 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (¥1,539) | ¥1,016 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (¥2,323) | ¥3,622 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (¥348) | ¥630 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (¥384) | ¥707 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (¥538) | ¥455 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (¥190) | ¥137 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (¥151) | ¥217 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (¥581) | ¥2,939 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (¥2,059) | ¥4,035 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (¥1,101) | ¥3,358 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (¥2,642) | ¥12,964 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (¥3,847) | ¥8,046 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (¥672) | ¥880 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (¥260) | ¥491 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (¥181) | ¥560 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (¥66,740) | ¥49,094 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (¥22) | ¥56 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (¥8,238) | ¥10,296 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (¥251) | ¥468 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in Japan
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