- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,607 Shilling (₨821) | ₨559 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,197 Shilling (₨736) | ₨610 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (₨519) | ₨222 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (₨151) | ₨108 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (₨320) | ₨121 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (₨118) | ₨80 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (₨746) | ₨439 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (₨411) | ₨154 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (₨120) | ₨40 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (₨151) | ₨293 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (₨790) | ₨2,141 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (₨159) | ₨117 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (₨61) | ₨56 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (₨130,403) | ₨57,192 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (₨151,997) | ₨36,148 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (₨20,913) | ₨8,238 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (₨130,678) | ₨44,615 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (₨68,406) | ₨25,516 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (₨14,346) | ₨6,795 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (₨5,210) | ₨2,646 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (₨58,185) | ₨39,967 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (₨26,576) | ₨11,006 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (₨1,206) | ₨499 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36,250 Shilling (₨2,187) | ₨939 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (₨5,702) | ₨2,600 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (₨5,587) | ₨4,026 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (₨4,297) | ₨6,156 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (₨8,276) | ₨5,351 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (₨1,508,611) | ₨1,833,160 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (₨137) | ₨90 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (₨9,514) | ₨2,481 | + 283% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (₨1,944) | ₨227 | + 755% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (₨1,891) | ₨652 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (₨2,855) | ₨2,133 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (₨427) | ₨444 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (₨471) | ₨275 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (₨662) | ₨340 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (₨234) | ₨142 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (₨185) | ₨109 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (₨714) | ₨637 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (₨2,530) | ₨1,494 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (₨1,353) | ₨1,128 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (₨3,247) | ₨3,688 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (₨4,728) | ₨3,101 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (₨826) | ₨526 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (₨319) | ₨392 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (₨222) | ₨548 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (₨82,024) | ₨54,726 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (₨28) | ₨26 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (₨10,125) | ₨4,025 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (₨309) | ₨185 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,772 prices entered by 592 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan
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