Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17,074 Shilling (3,332 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,408 Shilling (2,812 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,781 Shilling (1,713 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,010 Shilling (587 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,547 Shilling (887 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,265 Shilling (442 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,543 Shilling (2,448 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (239 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,083 Shilling (602 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (477 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,602 Shilling (3,825 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (662 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 Shilling (268 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 47% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (166,617 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (269,700 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (46,498 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,335,100 Shilling (455,669 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (53,538 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (29,521 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (8,649 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (242,917 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278,186 Shilling (54,285 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (8,781 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (1,366 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 12,300 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (27,251 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (18,961 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000,000 Shilling (14,635,433 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (517 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (5,238 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (1,171 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (1,951 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (7,655 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (976 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (732 ₦) | 835 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (1,231 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (781 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (585 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (976 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (1,366 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (1,951 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (14,217 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (390 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (976 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (390 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (58,542 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (123 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 416% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (8,122 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (849 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 450 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria
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