- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,146 Shilling (₨743) | ₨503 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,656 Shilling (₨664) | ₨585 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,604 Shilling (₨452) | ₨226 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,541 Shilling (₨133) | ₨105 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,368 Shilling (₨282) | ₨117 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,164 Shilling (₨114) | ₨81 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,337 Shilling (₨648) | ₨462 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,416 Shilling (₨389) | ₨148 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Shilling (₨142) | ₨38 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,479 Shilling (₨130) | ₨282 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,882 Shilling (₨834) | ₨1,779 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,892 Shilling (₨152) | ₨116 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,271 Shilling (₨67) | ₨51 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531,180 Shilling (₨132,865) | ₨53,257 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (₨132,216) | ₨32,759 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (₨18,191) | ₨8,488 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (₨113,672) | ₨42,679 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (₨59,503) | ₨27,838 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (₨12,479) | ₨6,215 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 87,830 Shilling (₨4,610) | ₨2,753 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 902,167 Shilling (₨47,356) | ₨40,464 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431,795 Shilling (₨22,665) | ₨10,356 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,593 Shilling (₨1,133) | ₨524 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (₨1,299) | ₨812 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 91,510 Shilling (₨4,803) | ₨2,666 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 87,547 Shilling (₨4,595) | ₨4,415 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 70,748 Shilling (₨3,714) | ₨6,163 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 125,000 Shilling (₨6,561) | ₨5,333 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (₨1,365,815) | ₨1,822,740 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,107 Shilling (₨111) | ₨80 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 58,071 Shilling (₨3,048) | ₨2,621 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,767 Shilling (₨618) | ₨217 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (₨1,645) | ₨999 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48,633 Shilling (₨2,553) | ₨2,115 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,917 Shilling (₨363) | ₨411 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,361 Shilling (₨386) | ₨248 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (₨576) | ₨329 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (₨203) | ₨136 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (₨157) | ₨106 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,167 Shilling (₨796) | ₨463 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,954 Shilling (₨2,150) | ₨1,556 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,180 Shilling (₨1,217) | ₨1,119 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122,381 Shilling (₨6,424) | ₨2,299 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79,719 Shilling (₨4,185) | ₨3,054 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,310 Shilling (₨751) | ₨510 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,344 Shilling (₨280) | ₨366 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,204 Shilling (₨168) | ₨496 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (₨71,349) | ₨53,789 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (₨30) | ₨26 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,499 Shilling (₨8,687) | ₨3,659 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,820 Shilling (₨253) | ₨169 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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