Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,139 Shilling (13,165 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,035 Shilling (5,372 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,190 Shilling (6,654 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 Shilling (2,676 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,326 Shilling (3,167 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,843 Shilling (2,285 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,552 Shilling (11,626 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (2,440 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,622 Shilling (1,559 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,999 Shilling (1,188 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,986 Shilling (20,804 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,167 Shilling (1,289 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,488 Shilling (885 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,300,940 Shilling (773,592 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 487,138 Shilling (289,672 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,282 Shilling (76,282 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 869,187 Shilling (516,854 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (301,793 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (159,424 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64,659 Shilling (38,449 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (496,438 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (164,220 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,506 Shilling (15,167 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 592% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,603 Shilling (13,441 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (46,763 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (56,625 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,184 Shilling (31,625 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 17% 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 (25,272,662 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 405% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,200 Shilling (1,903 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,792 Shilling (21,878 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,188 Shilling (7,248 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,547 Shilling (6,272 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (17,839 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Shilling (11,893 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,373 Shilling (4,979 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (4,460 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,711 Shilling (2,801 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,050 Shilling (3,003 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,832 Shilling (7,630 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tanzania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (56,773 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,408 Shilling (10,946 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (23,786 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,935 Shilling (38,613 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (3,522 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,264 Shilling (3,130 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,192 Shilling (1,303 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500,000 Shilling (2,081,244 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 598% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (89,196 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 342% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,368 Shilling (3,192 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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