- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,540 Shilling (₨788) | ₨542 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (₨666) | ₨603 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (₨500) | ₨214 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (₨146) | ₨108 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (₨309) | ₨120 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (₨114) | ₨85 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (₨720) | ₨441 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (₨396) | ₨153 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (₨116) | ₨40 | + 191% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (₨146) | ₨306 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (₨762) | ₨2,339 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (₨153) | ₨117 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (₨59) | ₨55 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (₨125,799) | ₨58,423 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (₨146,631) | ₨35,492 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (₨20,174) | ₨7,980 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (₨126,065) | ₨44,996 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (₨65,991) | ₨25,482 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (₨13,840) | ₨6,637 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (₨5,026) | ₨2,577 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (₨56,131) | ₨40,738 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (₨25,638) | ₨10,763 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (₨1,163) | ₨496 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,917 Shilling (₨1,625) | ₨1,112 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (₨5,501) | ₨2,616 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (₨5,389) | ₨4,022 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (₨4,146) | ₨6,157 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (₨7,984) | ₨5,425 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (₨1,514,723) | ₨1,791,980 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (₨132) | ₨87 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (₨3,597) | ₨2,486 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (₨1,875) | ₨222 | + 746% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (₨1,824) | ₨573 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (₨2,755) | ₨2,399 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (₨412) | ₨386 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (₨455) | ₨247 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (₨638) | ₨330 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (₨225) | ₨142 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (₨179) | ₨108 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (₨689) | ₨627 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (₨2,441) | ₨1,515 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,002 Shilling (₨1,281) | ₨1,115 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (₨3,132) | ₨3,581 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (₨4,561) | ₨3,027 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (₨796) | ₨472 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (₨308) | ₨373 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (₨214) | ₨416 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (₨79,128) | ₨55,174 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 587 Shilling (₨34) | ₨51 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (₨9,767) | ₨4,244 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (₨298) | ₨179 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,080 prices entered by 594 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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