Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,285 Shilling (1,854 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,142 Shilling (1,502 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,218 Shilling (1,186 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,945 Shilling (320 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,147 Shilling (846 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,035 Shilling (334 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (650 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (554 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,082 Shilling (178 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,144 Shilling (352 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,295 Shilling (2,184 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,982 Shilling (326 ₦) | 332 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,465 Shilling (241 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling (278,111 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (107,474 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (26,311 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling (269,097 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (105,921 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (50,604 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (11,500 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (130,581 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (39,173 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (830 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling (1,257 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 71% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (4,326 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (3,089 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (7,618 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (4,547 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 55% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (657,231 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling (364 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (4,410 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (1,643 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,133 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (2,354 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (1,098 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (1,037 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (647 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (263 ₦) | 510 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling (2,289 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (2,973 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (2,455 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (11,971 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling (2,301 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (788 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling (680 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (32,862 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,129 Shilling (17,766 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling (750 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 834 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria
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