Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tanzania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,302 Shilling (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 311 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,451 Shilling (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 174 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,190 Shilling (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 72 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 Shilling (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,326 Shilling (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 49 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,843 Shilling (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,552 Shilling (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 85 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 46 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,622 Shilling (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,009 Shilling (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 31 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,472 Shilling (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 265 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,167 Shilling (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 38 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,488 Shilling (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 29 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tanzania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,297,780 Shilling (Mex$ 9,772) | Mex$ 22,928 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 487,138 Shilling (Mex$ 3,668) | Mex$ 11,895 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,282 Shilling (Mex$ 966) | Mex$ 1,264 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 869,187 Shilling (Mex$ 6,545) | Mex$ 14,573 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (Mex$ 3,822) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (Mex$ 2,019) | Mex$ 866 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64,659 Shilling (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 420 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (Mex$ 6,286) | Mex$ 5,679 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (Mex$ 2,079) | Mex$ 2,383 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,506 Shilling (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 125 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tanzania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,603 Shilling (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 939 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 760 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 1,700 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,184 Shilling (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 1,426 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tanzania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (Mex$ 320,024) | Mex$ 411,115 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,200 Shilling (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,792 Shilling (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 651 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tanzania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,188 Shilling (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 101 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,547 Shilling (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 255 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 731 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Shilling (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 81 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,373 Shilling (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 66 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 83 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,711 Shilling (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 39 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,050 Shilling (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 40 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,832 Shilling (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 304 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Tanzania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 384 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,408 Shilling (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 174 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 929 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,935 Shilling (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 858 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 199 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,264 Shilling (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 91 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,192 Shilling (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 57 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500,000 Shilling (Mex$ 26,354) | Mex$ 11,182 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 887 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,220 Shilling (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 80 | - 51% | |
| 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 6,714 prices entered by 696 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Mexico
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