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Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,107 Shilling (₨904) | ₨582 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,404 Shilling (₨802) | ₨696 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,214 Shilling (₨492) | ₨217 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,879 Shilling (₨172) | ₨107 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,971 Shilling (₨297) | ₨124 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,934 Shilling (₨116) | ₨93 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,414 Shilling (₨863) | ₨621 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,239 Shilling (₨314) | ₨159 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,487 Shilling (₨89) | ₨41 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,279 Shilling (₨136) | ₨282 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,582 Shilling (₨813) | ₨3,029 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,275 Shilling (₨136) | ₨120 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,131 Shilling (₨68) | ₨60 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,120,620 Shilling (₨126,912) | ₨56,087 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,094,040 Shilling (₨65,474) | ₨35,662 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,979 Shilling (₨12,746) | ₨8,088 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,574,890 Shilling (₨94,252) | ₨45,117 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,052,630 Shilling (₨242,536) | ₨28,565 | + 749% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 345,688 Shilling (₨20,688) | ₨6,373 | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73,111 Shilling (₨4,375) | ₨2,669 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,034,240 Shilling (₨61,896) | ₨38,256 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403,914 Shilling (₨24,173) | ₨11,768 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,303 Shilling (₨1,036) | ₨512 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling (₨860) | ₨1,170 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 79,564 Shilling (₨4,762) | ₨2,500 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,134 Shilling (₨4,197) | ₨3,911 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,968 Shilling (₨3,349) | ₨6,706 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86,593 Shilling (₨5,182) | ₨5,565 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,423,400 Shilling (₨982,883) | ₨2,197,280 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,384 Shilling (₨143) | ₨94 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44,434 Shilling (₨2,659) | ₨2,657 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,601 Shilling (₨1,891) | ₨253 | + 647% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Shilling (₨299) | ₨800 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,845 Shilling (₨2,564) | ₨2,280 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (₨415) | ₨524 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,969 Shilling (₨417) | ₨279 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,590 Shilling (₨574) | ₨337 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,600 Shilling (₨215) | ₨159 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,328 Shilling (₨139) | ₨105 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,781 Shilling (₨645) | ₨510 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,406 Shilling (₨2,837) | ₨1,501 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (₨1,197) | ₨1,139 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,058 Shilling (₨3,295) | ₨4,052 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,330 Shilling (₨5,047) | ₨3,180 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling (₨688) | ₨1,351 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,334 Shilling (₨319) | ₨474 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,754 Shilling (₨225) | ₨556 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 438,014 Shilling (₨26,214) | ₨58,419 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling (₨13) | ₨29 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,385 Shilling (₨10,257) | ₨3,980 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,740 Shilling (₨224) | ₨303 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,447 prices entered by 601 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan
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