- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Comparison
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 | 13,607 Shilling (2,157 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,197 Shilling (1,933 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (1,362 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (397 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (840 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (310 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (1,960 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (1,078 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (315 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (398 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (2,074 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (417 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (161 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (342,497 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (399,213 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (54,926 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (343,219 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (179,664 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (37,679 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (13,685 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (152,821 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (69,801 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (3,167 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36,250 Shilling (5,745 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (14,976 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (14,673 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (11,287 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (21,736 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (3,962,283 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (360 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (24,987 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (5,105 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (4,966 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (7,499 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (1,123 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (1,238 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (1,738 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (614 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (487 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (1,875 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (6,646 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (3,552 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (8,528 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (12,417 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (2,168 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (838 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (583 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (215,431 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (72 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (26,592 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (811 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria
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