- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,567 Shilling (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,894 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,498 Shilling (NZ$5.50) | NZ$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,673 Shilling (NZ$1.73) | NZ$2.08 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,280 Shilling (NZ$3.42) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,103 Shilling (NZ$1.36) | NZ$6 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,020 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,323 Shilling (NZ$4.74) | NZ$3.73 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,648 Shilling (NZ$1.72) | NZ$3.33 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,479 Shilling (NZ$1.61) | NZ$5.29 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,722 Shilling (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,857 Shilling (NZ$1.85) | NZ$3.36 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,315 Shilling (NZ$0.85) | NZ$2.20 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531,180 Shilling (NZ$1,640) | NZ$2,619 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (NZ$1,632) | NZ$2,171 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (NZ$224) | NZ$317 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (NZ$1,403) | NZ$1,817 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (NZ$734) | NZ$1,435 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (NZ$154) | NZ$290 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (NZ$56) | NZ$73 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (NZ$625) | NZ$620 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (NZ$285) | NZ$202 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,922 Shilling (NZ$13) | NZ$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (NZ$16) | NZ$24 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (NZ$61) | NZ$100 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (NZ$60) | NZ$83 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (NZ$46) | NZ$154 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (NZ$89) | NZ$166 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (NZ$16,856) | NZ$31,786 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,149 Shilling (NZ$1.39) | NZ$2.06 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (NZ$40) | NZ$174 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,767 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (NZ$20) | NZ$7 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (NZ$31) | NZ$50 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (NZ$4.59) | NZ$8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (NZ$5.06) | NZ$5.61 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (NZ$7) | NZ$5.06 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (NZ$2.51) | NZ$2.98 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (NZ$1.99) | NZ$3.48 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,383 Shilling (NZ$24) | NZ$63 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,342 Shilling (NZ$15) | NZ$33 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (NZ$35) | NZ$162 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,697 Shilling (NZ$53) | NZ$103 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,242 Shilling (NZ$3.40) | NZ$4.83 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,100 Shilling (NZ$2.01) | NZ$10 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (NZ$881) | NZ$708 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (NZ$0.37) | NZ$0.42 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180,896 Shilling (NZ$117) | NZ$68 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,224 Shilling (NZ$3.38) | NZ$28 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,896 prices entered by 715 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand
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