Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,074 Shilling (¥1,002) | ¥1,025 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,408 Shilling (¥846) | ¥723 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,781 Shilling (¥515) | ¥519 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,010 Shilling (¥177) | ¥197 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,547 Shilling (¥267) | ¥316 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,265 Shilling (¥133) | ¥629 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,543 Shilling (¥736) | ¥962 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (¥72) | ¥902 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,083 Shilling (¥181) | ¥574 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (¥144) | ¥285 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,602 Shilling (¥1,151) | ¥1,208 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (¥199) | ¥184 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 Shilling (¥81) | ¥206 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (¥50,122) | ¥326,267 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (¥81,131) | ¥171,772 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (¥13,987) | ¥28,488 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,335,100 Shilling (¥137,074) | ¥157,603 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (¥16,105) | ¥82,713 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (¥8,880) | ¥24,082 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (¥2,602) | ¥4,699 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (¥73,074) | ¥47,482 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278,186 Shilling (¥16,330) | ¥32,093 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (¥2,642) | ¥1,313 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (¥411) | ¥6,136 | - 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (¥8,198) | ¥8,989 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (¥5,704) | ¥13,588 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000,000 Shilling (¥4,402,611) | ¥2,700,660 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (¥156) | ¥165 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (¥1,576) | ¥10,143 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (¥352) | ¥2,497 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (¥587) | ¥1,967 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (¥2,303) | ¥5,380 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (¥294) | ¥650 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (¥220) | ¥938 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (¥370) | ¥702 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (¥235) | ¥218 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (¥176) | ¥216 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (¥294) | ¥3,927 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tanzania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (¥411) | ¥4,141 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (¥587) | ¥3,600 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (¥4,277) | ¥5,993 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (¥117) | ¥984 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (¥294) | ¥472 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (¥117) | ¥575 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (¥17,610) | ¥101,122 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (¥37) | ¥52 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (¥2,443) | ¥9,280 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (¥255) | ¥592 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 886 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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