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Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Nigeria
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,107 Shilling (2,358 ₦) | 2,436 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,404 Shilling (2,092 ₦) | 2,066 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,766 Shilling (1,212 ₦) | 924 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,835 Shilling (442 ₦) | 911 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,765 Shilling (744 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,084 Shilling (325 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,414 Shilling (2,249 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,239 Shilling (818 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,522 Shilling (238 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,282 Shilling (356 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,582 Shilling (2,120 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,385 Shilling (372 ₦) | 372 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 952 Shilling (149 ₦) | 360 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,120,620 Shilling (330,944 ₦) | 366,119 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,094,040 Shilling (170,736 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,979 Shilling (33,237 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,574,890 Shilling (245,777 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,052,630 Shilling (632,453 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 345,688 Shilling (53,948 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73,111 Shilling (11,410 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,233,680 Shilling (192,528 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,253 Shilling (50,135 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,957 Shilling (2,802 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling (2,243 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 79,564 Shilling (12,417 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,134 Shilling (10,945 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,968 Shilling (8,734 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86,593 Shilling (13,514 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,423,400 Shilling (2,563,034 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,333 Shilling (364 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44,434 Shilling (6,934 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 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) | 31,601 Shilling (4,932 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Shilling (780 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,845 Shilling (6,686 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (1,082 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,969 Shilling (1,088 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,191 Shilling (966 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,600 Shilling (562 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,972 Shilling (308 ₦) | 469 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,781 Shilling (1,683 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,406 Shilling (7,398 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (3,121 ₦) | 3,347 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,058 Shilling (8,592 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,330 Shilling (13,161 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling (1,795 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,334 Shilling (832 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,760 Shilling (587 ₦) | 644 ₦ | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 438,014 Shilling (68,356 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling (34 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,385 Shilling (26,746 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,078 Shilling (636 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,669 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria
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