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Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,107 Shilling (¥733) | ¥1,034 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,404 Shilling (¥651) | ¥720 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,766 Shilling (¥377) | ¥464 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,835 Shilling (¥138) | ¥200 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,765 Shilling (¥231) | ¥271 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,084 Shilling (¥101) | ¥640 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,414 Shilling (¥700) | ¥915 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,239 Shilling (¥254) | ¥613 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,522 Shilling (¥74) | ¥420 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,282 Shilling (¥111) | ¥267 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,582 Shilling (¥659) | ¥1,604 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,385 Shilling (¥116) | ¥209 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 952 Shilling (¥46) | ¥200 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,120,620 Shilling (¥102,958) | ¥256,284 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,094,040 Shilling (¥53,117) | ¥116,029 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,979 Shilling (¥10,340) | ¥23,252 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,574,890 Shilling (¥76,463) | ¥120,733 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,052,630 Shilling (¥196,760) | ¥82,119 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 345,688 Shilling (¥16,784) | ¥11,573 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73,111 Shilling (¥3,550) | ¥4,112 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,233,680 Shilling (¥59,897) | ¥63,696 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,253 Shilling (¥15,597) | ¥16,934 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,957 Shilling (¥872) | ¥730 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling (¥698) | ¥1,567 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 79,564 Shilling (¥3,863) | ¥5,970 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,134 Shilling (¥3,405) | ¥3,940 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,968 Shilling (¥2,717) | ¥8,357 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86,593 Shilling (¥4,204) | ¥12,795 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,423,400 Shilling (¥797,374) | ¥2,848,210 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,333 Shilling (¥113) | ¥147 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44,434 Shilling (¥2,157) | ¥12,471 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,601 Shilling (¥1,534) | ¥1,279 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Shilling (¥243) | ¥1,179 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,845 Shilling (¥2,080) | ¥5,268 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (¥337) | ¥643 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,969 Shilling (¥338) | ¥726 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,191 Shilling (¥301) | ¥490 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,600 Shilling (¥175) | ¥144 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,972 Shilling (¥96) | ¥208 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,781 Shilling (¥523) | ¥2,754 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,406 Shilling (¥2,302) | ¥4,233 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (¥971) | ¥3,266 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,058 Shilling (¥2,673) | ¥10,578 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,330 Shilling (¥4,094) | ¥8,596 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling (¥558) | ¥947 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,334 Shilling (¥259) | ¥488 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,760 Shilling (¥183) | ¥533 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 438,014 Shilling (¥21,266) | ¥56,871 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling (¥10) | ¥57 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,385 Shilling (¥8,321) | ¥9,818 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,078 Shilling (¥198) | ¥464 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,963 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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