Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,661 Shilling (¥310) | ¥1,001 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,914 Shilling (¥554) | ¥722 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,139 Shilling (¥286) | ¥446 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,753 Shilling (¥128) | ¥214 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,988 Shilling (¥186) | ¥289 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,222 Shilling (¥103) | ¥501 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,125 Shilling (¥332) | ¥1,246 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling (¥267) | ¥640 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,657 Shilling (¥77) | ¥381 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,360 Shilling (¥110) | ¥260 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Shilling (¥698) | ¥1,652 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,738 Shilling (¥127) | ¥221 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,273 Shilling (¥59) | ¥277 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,571,780 Shilling (¥119,689) | ¥212,128 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 853,315 Shilling (¥39,713) | ¥121,270 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,028 Shilling (¥5,958) | ¥15,948 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 924,328 Shilling (¥43,017) | ¥127,445 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 893,304 Shilling (¥41,574) | ¥86,552 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling (¥4,168) | ¥11,000 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52,540 Shilling (¥2,445) | ¥3,835 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 634,937 Shilling (¥29,549) | ¥39,892 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,394 Shilling (¥12,584) | ¥10,465 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,641 Shilling (¥542) | ¥749 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,887 Shilling (¥1,112) | ¥2,162 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,670 Shilling (¥3,242) | ¥6,528 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (¥3,200) | ¥4,644 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,448 Shilling (¥3,511) | ¥7,685 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (¥5,807) | ¥13,013 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (¥828,752) | ¥2,936,380 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,251 Shilling (¥105) | ¥142 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (¥1,536) | ¥9,348 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,109 Shilling (¥331) | ¥1,406 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,154 Shilling (¥752) | ¥929 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (¥1,862) | ¥8,740 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (¥323) | ¥554 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling (¥324) | ¥669 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,232 Shilling (¥243) | ¥525 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (¥158) | ¥206 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,722 Shilling (¥80) | ¥238 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,091 Shilling (¥702) | ¥2,654 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,755 Shilling (¥1,012) | ¥3,275 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,055 Shilling (¥1,073) | ¥3,323 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,846 Shilling (¥3,204) | ¥5,924 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (¥558) | ¥806 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,622 Shilling (¥215) | ¥520 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,410 Shilling (¥112) | ¥510 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 428,584 Shilling (¥19,946) | ¥47,417 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 343 Shilling (¥16) | ¥26 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79,975 Shilling (¥3,722) | ¥8,220 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (¥186) | ¥491 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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