Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Netherlands
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Tanzania is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,259 Shilling (€3.33) | €15 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,921 Shilling (€5.37) | €10 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,410 Shilling (€3.38) | €6 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,975 Shilling (€1.07) | €1.44 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,058 Shilling (€1.46) | €4.26 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,250 Shilling (€1.17) | €2.86 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,288 Shilling (€4.06) | €7 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (€1.48) | €2.60 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,974 Shilling (€1.07) | €1.94 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,049 Shilling (€2.89) | €1.73 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,381 Shilling (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,672 Shilling (€0.96) | €3.19 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,588 Shilling (€0.57) | €2.41 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Tanzania is 68% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,199,620 Shilling (€431) | €1,945 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,359,470 Shilling (€489) | €1,646 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 218,348 Shilling (€79) | €242 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,672,570 Shilling (€602) | €1,339 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (€183) | €1,021 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (€96) | €145 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,095 Shilling (€12) | €36 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (€300) | €381 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (€99) | €156 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,223 Shilling (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (€3.60) | €16 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,998 Shilling (€6) | €79 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (€28) | €32 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (€34) | €91 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,712 Shilling (€25) | €98 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Tanzania is 72% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (€15,287) | €30,991 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,774 Shilling (€1.00) | €1.98 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (€11) | €83 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Tanzania is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,499 Shilling (€1.26) | €4.32 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,936 Shilling (€2.13) | €12 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,402 Shilling (€16) | €62 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (€1.58) | €5.98 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,879 Shilling (€2.47) | €5.22 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (€2.70) | €6 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,124 Shilling (€0.76) | €2.44 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,418 Shilling (€0.87) | €2.72 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,845 Shilling (€3.90) | €25 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (€34) | €57 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,694 Shilling (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (€14) | €107 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (€25) | €70 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (€2.13) | €14 | - 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,839 Shilling (€2.46) | €3.26 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,959 Shilling (€1.06) | €7 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (€108) | €684 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Shilling (€0.36) | €0.08 | + 350% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (€31) | €35 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,640 Shilling (€1.67) | €9 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 914 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands
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