Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,661 Shilling (1,116 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,914 Shilling (1,996 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,139 Shilling (1,028 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,753 Shilling (461 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,988 Shilling (668 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,222 Shilling (372 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,125 Shilling (1,194 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling (962 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,657 Shilling (278 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,360 Shilling (395 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Shilling (2,513 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,738 Shilling (459 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,273 Shilling (213 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,571,780 Shilling (430,872 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 853,315 Shilling (142,963 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,028 Shilling (21,450 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 924,328 Shilling (154,861 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 893,304 Shilling (149,663 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling (15,005 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52,540 Shilling (8,802 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 634,937 Shilling (106,376 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,394 Shilling (45,301 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,641 Shilling (1,950 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,887 Shilling (4,002 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,670 Shilling (11,672 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (11,520 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,448 Shilling (12,640 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (20,905 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (2,983,460 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,251 Shilling (377 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (5,530 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,109 Shilling (1,191 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,154 Shilling (2,706 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (6,702 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (1,162 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling (1,165 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,232 Shilling (876 ₦) | 930 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (569 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,722 Shilling (288 ₦) | 396 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,091 Shilling (2,528 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,755 Shilling (3,645 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,055 Shilling (3,863 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,846 Shilling (11,534 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (2,010 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,622 Shilling (774 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,410 Shilling (404 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 428,584 Shilling (71,804 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 343 Shilling (58 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79,975 Shilling (13,399 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (670 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,271 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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