Cost of living in Tanzania compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Tanzania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,171 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$21 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Shilling (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (NZ$5.74) | NZ$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Shilling (NZ$2.37) | NZ$2.29 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling (NZ$2.84) | NZ$9 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (NZ$0.68) | NZ$8 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Shilling (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Shilling (NZ$1.35) | NZ$4.66 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Shilling (NZ$1.35) | NZ$3.29 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (NZ$1.24) | NZ$4.46 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,500 Shilling (NZ$1.69) | NZ$3.57 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Shilling (NZ$0.68) | NZ$2.58 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 69% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Tanzania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (NZ$677) | NZ$3,470 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Shilling (NZ$339) | NZ$2,519 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (NZ$135) | NZ$260 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (NZ$339) | NZ$2,251 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Shilling (NZ$169) | NZ$1,730 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (NZ$135) | NZ$188 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,217 Shilling (NZ$28) | NZ$76 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Shilling (NZ$1,354) | NZ$662 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Shilling (NZ$68) | NZ$228 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (NZ$30) | NZ$14 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 86% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 86% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Tanzania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (NZ$17) | NZ$117 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (NZ$13) | NZ$90 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (NZ$31) | NZ$158 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (NZ$19) | NZ$218 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 79% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Tanzania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (NZ$2,708) | NZ$40,299 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,813 Shilling (NZ$1.90) | NZ$2.77 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (NZ$18) | NZ$157 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Tanzania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | NZ$12 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (NZ$34) | NZ$72 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (NZ$4.53) | NZ$6 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (NZ$4.27) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (NZ$2.67) | NZ$3.45 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (NZ$1.08) | NZ$4.34 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (NZ$9) | NZ$36 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 72% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Tanzania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (NZ$12) | NZ$76 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (NZ$10) | NZ$40 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (NZ$49) | NZ$125 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (NZ$3.39) | NZ$5.57 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (NZ$2.89) | NZ$11 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (NZ$135) | NZ$912 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.34 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Shilling (NZ$20) | NZ$63 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,369 Shilling (NZ$4.31) | NZ$36 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 70% cheaper than in New Zealand
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