Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling (₨1,227) | ₨519 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling (₨932) | ₨742 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (₨729) | ₨215 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling (₨196) | ₨119 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling (₨416) | ₨168 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling (₨210) | ₨102 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling (₨708) | ₨658 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling (₨242) | ₨194 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling (₨122) | ₨51 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (₨157) | ₨220 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling (₨1,558) | ₨2,141 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling (₨264) | ₨170 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling (₨110) | ₨77 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling (₨224,177) | ₨65,360 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (₨56,271) | ₨44,450 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (₨13,776) | ₨14,918 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling (₨121,380) | ₨47,849 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (₨55,458) | ₨35,800 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (₨26,495) | ₨10,123 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling (₨6,934) | ₨2,270 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (₨68,370) | ₨53,975 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (₨20,510) | ₨18,356 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (₨434) | ₨851 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling (₨507) | ₨797 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 75% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (₨2,150) | ₨4,868 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (₨1,617) | ₨7,670 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (₨3,989) | ₨17,357 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (₨2,381) | ₨8,106 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 55% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (₨344,113) | ₨5,697,890 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,061 Shilling (₨177) | ₨146 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (₨2,309) | ₨4,073 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (₨860) | ₨572 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (₨2,581) | ₨1,768 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (₨1,232) | ₨1,267 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (₨575) | ₨575 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (₨543) | ₨371 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (₨339) | ₨352 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (₨138) | ₨116 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (₨1,172) | ₨681 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (₨1,557) | ₨2,016 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (₨1,285) | ₨1,908 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (₨6,268) | ₨4,907 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (₨1,199) | ₨1,025 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (₨413) | ₨469 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (₨367) | ₨513 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (₨17,206) | ₨107,118 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (₨9) | ₨4.02 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (₨12,904) | ₨4,729 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling (₨763) | ₨237 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan
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