Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,661 Shilling (₨463) | ₨585 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,914 Shilling (₨827) | ₨656 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,139 Shilling (₨426) | ₨253 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,753 Shilling (₨191) | ₨109 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,988 Shilling (₨277) | ₨121 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,222 Shilling (₨154) | ₨96 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,125 Shilling (₨495) | ₨537 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling (₨399) | ₨178 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,657 Shilling (₨115) | ₨44 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,360 Shilling (₨164) | ₨344 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Shilling (₨1,042) | ₨1,632 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,738 Shilling (₨190) | ₨126 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,273 Shilling (₨88) | ₨56 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,571,780 Shilling (₨178,616) | ₨60,160 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 853,315 Shilling (₨59,265) | ₨35,513 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,028 Shilling (₨8,892) | ₨9,753 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 924,328 Shilling (₨64,197) | ₨53,937 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 893,304 Shilling (₨62,042) | ₨30,998 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling (₨6,220) | ₨7,631 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52,540 Shilling (₨3,649) | ₨2,510 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 634,937 Shilling (₨44,098) | ₨40,341 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,394 Shilling (₨18,779) | ₨12,473 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,641 Shilling (₨808) | ₨609 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,887 Shilling (₨1,659) | ₨649 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,670 Shilling (₨4,839) | ₨2,518 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (₨4,775) | ₨3,745 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,448 Shilling (₨5,240) | ₨6,430 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (₨8,666) | ₨5,127 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (₨1,236,778) | ₨2,319,940 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,251 Shilling (₨156) | ₨115 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (₨2,292) | ₨2,310 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,109 Shilling (₨494) | ₨243 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,154 Shilling (₨1,122) | ₨415 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (₨2,778) | ₨1,378 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (₨482) | ₨435 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling (₨483) | ₨332 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,232 Shilling (₨363) | ₨311 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (₨236) | ₨205 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,722 Shilling (₨120) | ₨138 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,091 Shilling (₨1,048) | ₨434 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,755 Shilling (₨1,511) | ₨1,566 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,055 Shilling (₨1,601) | ₨1,256 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,846 Shilling (₨4,781) | ₨3,673 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling (₨833) | ₨792 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,622 Shilling (₨321) | ₨348 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,410 Shilling (₨167) | ₨465 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 428,584 Shilling (₨29,766) | ₨46,753 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 343 Shilling (₨24) | ₨4.30 | + 455% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79,975 Shilling (₨5,554) | ₨4,335 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (₨278) | ₨215 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,261 prices entered by 492 different people.
Cost of living in Tanzania is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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