- 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 | 13,343 Shilling (¥641) | ¥1,023 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,643 Shilling (¥560) | ¥666 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,202 Shilling (¥394) | ¥508 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,778 Shilling (¥134) | ¥209 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,263 Shilling (¥253) | ¥315 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,496 Shilling (¥120) | ¥840 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,880 Shilling (¥571) | ¥987 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,480 Shilling (¥360) | ¥737 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,722 Shilling (¥131) | ¥374 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,524 Shilling (¥121) | ¥283 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,522 Shilling (¥698) | ¥1,567 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,723 Shilling (¥131) | ¥199 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,571 Shilling (¥76) | ¥216 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,240,960 Shilling (¥107,710) | ¥233,760 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,821,700 Shilling (¥135,623) | ¥141,732 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,410 Shilling (¥13,574) | ¥19,576 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,870,980 Shilling (¥89,927) | ¥131,782 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,960 Shilling (¥47,678) | ¥96,756 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 164,824 Shilling (¥7,922) | ¥13,322 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,358 Shilling (¥4,535) | ¥4,129 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 942,757 Shilling (¥45,313) | ¥57,750 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457,851 Shilling (¥22,006) | ¥16,804 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,248 Shilling (¥829) | ¥789 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,143 Shilling (¥2,026) | ¥2,771 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 83,037 Shilling (¥3,991) | ¥7,450 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 107,937 Shilling (¥5,188) | ¥3,966 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,673 Shilling (¥3,589) | ¥8,485 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139,167 Shilling (¥6,689) | ¥12,667 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (¥1,250,624) | ¥2,446,840 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,063 Shilling (¥99) | ¥134 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73,687 Shilling (¥3,542) | ¥9,514 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,767 Shilling (¥566) | ¥1,216 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (¥1,506) | ¥998 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48,633 Shilling (¥2,338) | ¥3,785 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,917 Shilling (¥332) | ¥462 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,361 Shilling (¥354) | ¥616 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (¥527) | ¥489 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (¥186) | ¥116 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (¥144) | ¥242 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,167 Shilling (¥729) | ¥3,558 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,923 Shilling (¥1,679) | ¥4,603 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,724 Shilling (¥1,092) | ¥3,473 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124,392 Shilling (¥5,979) | ¥10,390 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,633 Shilling (¥3,635) | ¥7,389 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,310 Shilling (¥688) | ¥959 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,344 Shilling (¥257) | ¥466 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,204 Shilling (¥154) | ¥561 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,282,380 Shilling (¥61,637) | ¥53,175 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (¥27) | ¥52 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,499 Shilling (¥7,955) | ¥10,820 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,820 Shilling (¥232) | ¥527 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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