Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,347 Shilling (₨2,411) | ₨851 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,257 Shilling (₨2,164) | ₨952 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,456 Shilling (₨1,476) | ₨348 | + 324% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,009 Shilling (₨357) | ₨169 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,909 Shilling (₨819) | ₨282 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,009 Shilling (₨475) | ₨252 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,854 Shilling (₨1,642) | ₨1,139 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,395 Shilling (₨402) | ₨290 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,409 Shilling (₨522) | ₨122 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,258 Shilling (₨386) | ₨549 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,006 Shilling (₨2,608) | ₨2,949 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,338 Shilling (₨396) | ₨289 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,621 Shilling (₨192) | ₨191 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,619,710 Shilling (₨191,947) | ₨118,562 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (₨163,787) | ₨73,692 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (₨28,238) | ₨23,696 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,207,460 Shilling (₨261,599) | ₨59,994 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 531,422 Shilling (₨62,977) | ₨50,948 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (₨17,928) | ₨20,196 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (₨5,252) | ₨2,076 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (₨147,522) | ₨71,670 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 278,186 Shilling (₨32,967) | ₨22,629 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (₨5,333) | ₨1,673 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,564 | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (₨830) | ₨3,426 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (₨16,549) | ₨13,199 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (₨11,515) | ₨8,569 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (₨5,036,619) | ₨4,456,060 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,704 Shilling (₨320) | ₨270 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (₨3,181) | ₨4,626 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (₨711) | ₨1,015 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (₨1,185) | ₨1,391 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (₨4,649) | ₨3,667 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (₨593) | ₨521 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (₨444) | ₨922 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (₨748) | ₨736 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (₨474) | ₨249 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (₨356) | ₨242 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨593) | ₨860 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tanzania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (₨830) | ₨3,545 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (₨1,185) | ₨2,089 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (₨8,634) | ₨7,109 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (₨237) | ₨880 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨593) | ₨669 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (₨237) | ₨1,106 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (₨35,552) | ₨119,622 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (₨74) | ₨3.79 | + 1861% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (₨4,932) | ₨3,764 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (₨516) | ₨480 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,903 prices entered by 477 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan
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