Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,285 Shilling (¥529) | ¥981 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,142 Shilling (¥429) | ¥700 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,218 Shilling (¥338) | ¥414 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,945 Shilling (¥91) | ¥205 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,147 Shilling (¥241) | ¥251 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,035 Shilling (¥95) | ¥655 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (¥185) | ¥964 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (¥158) | ¥741 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,082 Shilling (¥51) | ¥391 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,144 Shilling (¥101) | ¥300 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,295 Shilling (¥623) | ¥1,420 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,982 Shilling (¥93) | ¥178 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,465 Shilling (¥69) | ¥217 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling (¥79,361) | ¥299,320 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (¥30,668) | ¥164,446 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (¥7,508) | ¥21,056 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling (¥76,788) | ¥150,152 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (¥30,225) | ¥78,123 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (¥14,440) | ¥11,902 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (¥3,282) | ¥4,118 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (¥37,262) | ¥70,060 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (¥11,178) | ¥12,705 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (¥237) | ¥794 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling (¥359) | ¥2,406 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 82% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (¥1,234) | ¥7,319 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (¥881) | ¥4,417 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (¥2,174) | ¥8,375 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (¥1,298) | ¥13,139 | - 90% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (¥187,545) | ¥2,627,120 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling (¥104) | ¥135 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (¥1,258) | ¥10,272 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (¥469) | ¥1,229 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (¥672) | ¥803 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (¥313) | ¥611 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (¥296) | ¥528 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (¥185) | ¥152 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (¥75) | ¥258 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling (¥653) | ¥3,156 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (¥848) | ¥3,672 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (¥701) | ¥3,638 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (¥3,416) | ¥6,066 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling (¥657) | ¥1,131 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (¥225) | ¥435 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling (¥194) | ¥548 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (¥9,377) | ¥55,862 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,129 Shilling (¥5,070) | ¥9,625 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling (¥214) | ¥530 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,109 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 63% cheaper than in Japan
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