- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,110 Shilling (₨705) | ₨515 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (₨615) | ₨598 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,349 Shilling (₨449) | ₨217 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,702 Shilling (₨145) | ₨106 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (₨284) | ₨119 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,058 Shilling (₨111) | ₨83 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,749 Shilling (₨578) | ₨475 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,049 Shilling (₨379) | ₨155 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,264 Shilling (₨122) | ₨40 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,466 Shilling (₨133) | ₨306 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (₨704) | ₨2,412 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,729 Shilling (₨147) | ₨117 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,062 Shilling (₨57) | ₨55 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531,180 Shilling (₨136,115) | ₨57,058 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (₨135,451) | ₨34,024 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (₨18,636) | ₨8,219 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (₨116,452) | ₨43,451 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (₨60,959) | ₨27,632 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (₨12,784) | ₨6,606 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (₨4,643) | ₨2,630 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (₨51,851) | ₨40,447 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (₨23,683) | ₨11,101 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,922 Shilling (₨1,071) | ₨522 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (₨1,331) | ₨1,031 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (₨5,081) | ₨2,625 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (₨4,978) | ₨4,420 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (₨3,830) | ₨6,378 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (₨7,375) | ₨5,495 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (₨1,399,225) | ₨1,785,070 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,272 Shilling (₨122) | ₨83 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (₨3,323) | ₨2,604 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (₨1,732) | ₨217 | + 698% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (₨1,685) | ₨552 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (₨2,544) | ₨2,170 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (₨381) | ₨393 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (₨420) | ₨240 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (₨590) | ₨335 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (₨208) | ₨139 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (₨165) | ₨104 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (₨636) | ₨547 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (₨2,255) | ₨1,534 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,002 Shilling (₨1,183) | ₨1,157 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (₨2,894) | ₨3,937 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (₨4,213) | ₨3,075 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (₨736) | ₨519 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (₨284) | ₨365 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,288 Shilling (₨177) | ₨388 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (₨73,094) | ₨55,747 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (₨30) | ₨28 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (₨9,022) | ₨3,919 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (₨275) | ₨173 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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