Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 20% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Tanzania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,939 Shilling (₨217) | ₨269 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,833 Shilling (₨235) | ₨350 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Shilling (₨139) | ₨172 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,011 Shilling (₨60) | ₨35 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,980 Shilling (₨79) | ₨99 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,847 Shilling (₨37) | ₨87 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,051 Shilling (₨160) | ₨160 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (₨24) | ₨95 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,562 Shilling (₨71) | ₨56 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (₨49) | ₨70 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,656 Shilling (₨331) | ₨472 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (₨67) | ₨76 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,192 Shilling (₨24) | ₨10 | + 137% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 38% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Tanzania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (₨16,966) | ₨50,890 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,559 Shilling (₨7,999) | ₨23,651 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,484 Shilling (₨2,474) | ₨2,840 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (₨9,935) | ₨27,201 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (₨5,452) | ₨13,679 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (₨3,006) | ₨2,000 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,392 Shilling (₨703) | ₨692 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (₨24,736) | ₨27,685 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 197,441 Shilling (₨3,923) | ₨7,679 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (₨894) | ₨250 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Tanzania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (₨139) | ₨2,280 | - 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,120 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (₨298) | ₨4,720 | - 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Shilling (₨397) | ₨3,000 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Tanzania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,376,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (₨53) | ₨75 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (₨533) | ₨1,500 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Tanzania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (₨119) | ₨125 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (₨199) | ₨400 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (₨779) | ₨800 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (₨99) | ₨150 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (₨75) | ₨156 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (₨125) | ₨300 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (₨79) | ₨125 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (₨60) | ₨75 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨99) | ₨600 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 20% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Tanzania | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (₨139) | ₨1,000 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (₨199) | ₨600 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (₨1,448) | ₨1,400 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (₨40) | ₨300 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨99) | ₨125 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (₨40) | ₨175 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (₨5,961) | ₨25,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (₨12) | ₨1.00 | + 1148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (₨827) | ₨1,300 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (₨86) | ₨240 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Mauritius
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