- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,567 Shilling (¥721) | ¥1,060 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,894 Shilling (¥639) | ¥668 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,498 Shilling (¥421) | ¥489 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,673 Shilling (¥132) | ¥205 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,280 Shilling (¥261) | ¥304 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,103 Shilling (¥104) | ¥805 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,020 Shilling (¥595) | ¥1,035 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,323 Shilling (¥363) | ¥757 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,648 Shilling (¥131) | ¥427 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,479 Shilling (¥123) | ¥292 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,722 Shilling (¥779) | ¥1,706 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,857 Shilling (¥141) | ¥200 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,315 Shilling (¥65) | ¥203 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531,180 Shilling (¥125,350) | ¥246,413 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (¥124,739) | ¥141,665 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (¥17,162) | ¥19,065 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (¥107,243) | ¥129,819 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (¥56,138) | ¥88,209 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (¥11,773) | ¥13,050 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (¥4,276) | ¥4,177 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (¥47,751) | ¥59,797 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (¥21,810) | ¥18,392 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,922 Shilling (¥987) | ¥848 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (¥1,226) | ¥2,575 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (¥4,679) | ¥8,514 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (¥4,585) | ¥4,244 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (¥3,527) | ¥8,631 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (¥6,792) | ¥13,887 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (¥1,288,570) | ¥2,423,970 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,149 Shilling (¥106) | ¥137 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (¥3,060) | ¥10,169 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,767 Shilling (¥583) | ¥1,229 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (¥1,552) | ¥998 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (¥2,343) | ¥4,043 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (¥351) | ¥491 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (¥387) | ¥659 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (¥543) | ¥499 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (¥192) | ¥124 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (¥152) | ¥248 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (¥586) | ¥3,314 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,383 Shilling (¥1,802) | ¥4,543 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,342 Shilling (¥1,156) | ¥3,386 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (¥2,665) | ¥10,226 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,697 Shilling (¥4,046) | ¥7,804 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (¥677) | ¥918 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,242 Shilling (¥260) | ¥479 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,100 Shilling (¥154) | ¥573 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (¥67,314) | ¥53,237 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (¥28) | ¥44 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180,896 Shilling (¥8,958) | ¥11,808 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,224 Shilling (¥259) | ¥546 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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