- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,343 Shilling (₨677) | ₨502 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,643 Shilling (₨591) | ₨556 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,202 Shilling (₨416) | ₨228 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,778 Shilling (₨141) | ₨103 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,263 Shilling (₨267) | ₨117 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,496 Shilling (₨127) | ₨88 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,880 Shilling (₨603) | ₨475 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,480 Shilling (₨380) | ₨148 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,722 Shilling (₨138) | ₨40 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,524 Shilling (₨128) | ₨254 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,522 Shilling (₨737) | ₨1,308 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,723 Shilling (₨138) | ₨117 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,571 Shilling (₨80) | ₨54 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,240,960 Shilling (₨113,720) | ₨55,496 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,821,700 Shilling (₨143,190) | ₨34,151 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,410 Shilling (₨14,331) | ₨9,219 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,870,980 Shilling (₨94,945) | ₨45,328 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,960 Shilling (₨50,338) | ₨31,240 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 164,824 Shilling (₨8,364) | ₨6,182 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,358 Shilling (₨4,788) | ₨2,705 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 942,757 Shilling (₨47,841) | ₨41,180 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 457,851 Shilling (₨23,234) | ₨11,015 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,248 Shilling (₨875) | ₨571 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42,143 Shilling (₨2,139) | ₨912 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 83,037 Shilling (₨4,214) | ₨2,859 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 107,937 Shilling (₨5,477) | ₨5,023 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 74,673 Shilling (₨3,789) | ₨6,331 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 139,167 Shilling (₨7,062) | ₨5,244 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (₨1,320,407) | ₨1,870,530 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,063 Shilling (₨105) | ₨77 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73,687 Shilling (₨3,739) | ₨2,248 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,767 Shilling (₨597) | ₨255 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (₨1,590) | ₨464 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 48,633 Shilling (₨2,468) | ₨2,197 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,917 Shilling (₨351) | ₨410 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,361 Shilling (₨374) | ₨249 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (₨556) | ₨335 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (₨197) | ₨154 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (₨152) | ₨108 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,167 Shilling (₨770) | ₨471 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,923 Shilling (₨1,772) | ₨1,700 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,724 Shilling (₨1,153) | ₨1,124 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124,392 Shilling (₨6,312) | ₨2,629 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,633 Shilling (₨3,838) | ₨3,261 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,310 Shilling (₨726) | ₨806 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,344 Shilling (₨271) | ₨351 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,204 Shilling (₨163) | ₨427 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,282,380 Shilling (₨65,076) | ₨52,557 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (₨29) | ₨80 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,499 Shilling (₨8,398) | ₨3,625 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,820 Shilling (₨245) | ₨180 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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