Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 108% | |||
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Food in Tanzania is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,259 Shilling (5,847 ₦) | 3,378 ₦ | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,921 Shilling (9,423 ₦) | 4,062 ₦ | + 132% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,410 Shilling (5,943 ₦) | 2,111 ₦ | + 181% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,975 Shilling (1,879 ₦) | 1,475 ₦ | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,058 Shilling (2,563 ₦) | 1,418 ₦ | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,250 Shilling (2,053 ₦) | 1,156 ₦ | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,288 Shilling (7,129 ₦) | 5,338 ₦ | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (2,592 ₦) | 2,391 ₦ | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,974 Shilling (1,878 ₦) | 1,674 ₦ | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,049 Shilling (5,083 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 703% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,381 Shilling (12,241 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 138% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,672 Shilling (1,688 ₦) | 944 ₦ | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,588 Shilling (1,003 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 22% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Tanzania is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,199,620 Shilling (757,637 ₦) | 500,378 ₦ | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,359,470 Shilling (858,592 ₦) | 415,556 ₦ | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 218,348 Shilling (137,901 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,672,570 Shilling (1,056,335 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (320,533 ₦) | 422,304 ₦ | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (169,324 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 104% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,095 Shilling (20,270 ₦) | 22,277 ₦ | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (527,264 ₦) | 211,206 ₦ | + 150% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (174,417 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 115% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,223 Shilling (12,141 ₦) | 3,530 ₦ | + 244% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (6,316 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Tanzania is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,998 Shilling (10,735 ₦) | 10,187 ₦ | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (49,667 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (60,141 ₦) | 32,870 ₦ | + 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,712 Shilling (44,028 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Tanzania is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (26,841,916 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 510% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,774 Shilling (1,752 ₦) | 627 ₦ | + 180% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (18,947 ₦) | 28,552 ₦ | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Tanzania is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,499 Shilling (2,210 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,936 Shilling (3,749 ₦) | 6,789 ₦ | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,402 Shilling (27,411 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (2,780 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,879 Shilling (4,345 ₦) | 2,813 ₦ | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (4,737 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 161% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,124 Shilling (1,342 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 148% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,418 Shilling (1,527 ₦) | 773 ₦ | + 98% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,845 Shilling (6,849 ₦) | 2,222 ₦ | + 208% | |
Entertainment | + 262% | |||
Entertainment in Tanzania is 262% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (60,298 ₦) | 11,241 ₦ | + 436% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,694 Shilling (13,701 ₦) | 7,881 ₦ | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (25,263 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (44,209 ₦) | 33,366 ₦ | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (3,740 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,839 Shilling (4,319 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,959 Shilling (1,869 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (189,469 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 284% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Shilling (632 ₦) | 12 ₦ | + 5163% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (53,652 ₦) | 13,432 ₦ | + 299% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,640 Shilling (2,931 ₦) | 2,214 ₦ | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 505 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria
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