Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling (2,546 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling (1,933 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (1,512 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling (406 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling (864 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling (435 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling (1,469 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling (502 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling (254 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (326 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling (3,231 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling (547 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling (228 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling (465,010 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (116,723 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (28,576 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling (251,779 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (115,037 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (54,959 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 619% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling (14,383 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (141,820 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (42,544 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (901 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling (1,052 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 77% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (4,461 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (3,355 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (8,274 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (4,939 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (713,795 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,061 Shilling (368 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (4,790 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (1,784 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (5,353 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (2,556 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (1,193 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (1,126 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (703 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (286 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (2,432 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (3,229 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (2,667 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (13,001 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (2,487 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (856 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (762 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (35,690 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (18 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (26,767 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling (1,583 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 319 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria
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