Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,285 Shilling (₨739) | ₨409 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,142 Shilling (₨599) | ₨664 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,218 Shilling (₨473) | ₨270 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,945 Shilling (₨127) | ₨115 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,147 Shilling (₨337) | ₨152 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,035 Shilling (₨133) | ₨86 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (₨259) | ₨705 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (₨221) | ₨149 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,082 Shilling (₨71) | ₨54 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,144 Shilling (₨140) | ₨259 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,295 Shilling (₨871) | ₨1,613 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,982 Shilling (₨130) | ₨129 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,465 Shilling (₨96) | ₨82 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling (₨110,846) | ₨59,133 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (₨42,836) | ₨34,803 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (₨10,487) | ₨10,816 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling (₨107,254) | ₨44,394 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (₨42,217) | ₨29,973 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (₨20,169) | ₨9,791 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (₨4,584) | ₨2,396 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (₨52,046) | ₨45,377 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (₨15,613) | ₨17,434 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (₨331) | ₨644 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling (₨501) | ₨580 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 69% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (₨1,724) | ₨2,793 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (₨1,231) | ₨4,939 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (₨3,036) | ₨8,915 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (₨1,812) | ₨5,901 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (₨261,952) | ₨2,677,660 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling (₨145) | ₨106 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (₨1,758) | ₨1,966 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (₨655) | ₨778 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (₨938) | ₨577 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (₨438) | ₨370 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (₨413) | ₨526 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (₨258) | ₨185 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (₨105) | ₨156 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling (₨912) | ₨515 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (₨1,185) | ₨2,013 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (₨979) | ₨1,512 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (₨4,771) | ₨3,842 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling (₨917) | ₨1,548 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (₨314) | ₨492 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling (₨271) | ₨457 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (₨13,098) | ₨75,858 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,129 Shilling (₨7,081) | ₨3,814 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling (₨299) | ₨282 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,733 prices entered by 435 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan
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