- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,540 Shilling (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (NZ$5.69) | NZ$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (NZ$1.66) | NZ$2.16 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (NZ$3.51) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (NZ$1.30) | NZ$5.99 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (NZ$4.50) | NZ$3.71 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (NZ$1.32) | NZ$3.38 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (NZ$1.66) | NZ$5.96 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (NZ$1.74) | NZ$3.39 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (NZ$0.67) | NZ$2.06 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (NZ$1,431) | NZ$2,687 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (NZ$1,668) | NZ$2,136 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (NZ$229) | NZ$333 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (NZ$1,434) | NZ$1,797 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (NZ$750) | NZ$1,361 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (NZ$157) | NZ$296 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (NZ$57) | NZ$74 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (NZ$638) | NZ$597 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (NZ$292) | NZ$178 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (NZ$13) | NZ$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,917 Shilling (NZ$18) | NZ$23 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (NZ$63) | NZ$101 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (NZ$61) | NZ$72 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (NZ$47) | NZ$161 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (NZ$91) | NZ$164 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (NZ$17,226) | NZ$31,958 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.14 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (NZ$41) | NZ$183 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 3% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (NZ$21) | NZ$14 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (NZ$21) | NZ$7 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (NZ$31) | NZ$49 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (NZ$4.69) | NZ$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (NZ$5.17) | NZ$5.76 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (NZ$7) | NZ$5.22 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (NZ$2.56) | NZ$3.18 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (NZ$2.03) | NZ$3.63 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (NZ$8) | NZ$25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (NZ$28) | NZ$60 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,002 Shilling (NZ$15) | NZ$32 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (NZ$36) | NZ$168 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (NZ$52) | NZ$101 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (NZ$3.50) | NZ$4.67 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (NZ$2.44) | NZ$10 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (NZ$900) | NZ$715 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 587 Shilling (NZ$0.39) | NZ$0.36 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (NZ$111) | NZ$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (NZ$3.39) | NZ$28 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,665 prices entered by 764 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand
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