Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling (¥794) | ¥1,145 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling (¥603) | ¥719 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (¥472) | ¥437 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling (¥127) | ¥211 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling (¥269) | ¥282 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling (¥136) | ¥815 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling (¥458) | ¥951 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling (¥157) | ¥984 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling (¥79) | ¥421 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (¥102) | ¥268 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling (¥1,008) | ¥1,770 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling (¥171) | ¥217 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling (¥71) | ¥225 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling (¥145,074) | ¥194,768 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (¥36,415) | ¥126,641 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (¥8,915) | ¥21,178 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling (¥78,550) | ¥142,258 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (¥35,889) | ¥80,836 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (¥17,146) | ¥13,643 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling (¥4,487) | ¥3,988 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (¥44,245) | ¥59,521 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (¥13,273) | ¥17,809 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (¥281) | ¥665 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling (¥328) | ¥2,700 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (¥1,392) | ¥7,941 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (¥1,047) | ¥4,162 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (¥2,581) | ¥7,471 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (¥1,541) | ¥15,388 | - 90% | |
| Transportation | - 84% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 84% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (¥222,690) | ¥2,576,380 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,061 Shilling (¥115) | ¥161 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (¥1,494) | ¥16,725 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (¥557) | ¥1,955 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (¥1,670) | ¥3,523 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (¥798) | ¥2,205 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (¥372) | ¥648 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (¥351) | ¥409 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (¥219) | ¥143 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (¥89) | ¥184 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (¥759) | ¥3,583 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (¥1,007) | ¥4,280 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (¥832) | ¥3,593 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (¥4,056) | ¥6,242 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (¥776) | ¥1,034 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (¥267) | ¥533 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (¥238) | ¥526 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (¥11,134) | ¥58,872 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (¥6) | ¥41 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (¥8,351) | ¥11,178 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling (¥494) | ¥554 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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