- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,540 Shilling (¥667) | ¥1,074 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (¥563) | ¥684 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,349 Shilling (¥411) | ¥458 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,702 Shilling (¥133) | ¥203 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (¥260) | ¥295 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,058 Shilling (¥101) | ¥791 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,749 Shilling (¥530) | ¥924 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,049 Shilling (¥347) | ¥748 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,264 Shilling (¥112) | ¥429 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,466 Shilling (¥122) | ¥279 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (¥645) | ¥1,683 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,729 Shilling (¥134) | ¥194 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,062 Shilling (¥52) | ¥194 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,340,640 Shilling (¥115,355) | ¥217,864 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (¥124,137) | ¥136,533 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (¥17,079) | ¥19,622 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (¥106,725) | ¥113,659 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (¥55,867) | ¥71,360 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (¥11,716) | ¥12,437 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (¥4,255) | ¥4,275 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (¥47,520) | ¥57,256 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (¥21,705) | ¥15,779 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,922 Shilling (¥982) | ¥715 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (¥1,220) | ¥2,185 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (¥4,657) | ¥7,719 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (¥4,563) | ¥4,823 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (¥3,510) | ¥8,412 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (¥6,759) | ¥14,620 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (¥1,282,351) | ¥2,517,540 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,269 Shilling (¥112) | ¥142 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (¥3,046) | ¥11,002 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (¥1,587) | ¥1,278 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (¥1,544) | ¥1,019 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (¥2,332) | ¥3,956 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (¥349) | ¥612 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (¥385) | ¥680 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (¥540) | ¥455 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (¥191) | ¥134 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (¥151) | ¥241 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (¥583) | ¥3,053 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (¥2,066) | ¥4,394 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,002 Shilling (¥1,084) | ¥3,429 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (¥2,652) | ¥14,181 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (¥3,861) | ¥8,414 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (¥674) | ¥973 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (¥261) | ¥479 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,288 Shilling (¥162) | ¥599 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (¥66,989) | ¥52,524 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (¥28) | ¥62 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (¥8,269) | ¥10,897 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (¥252) | ¥468 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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