Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Tanzania is 27% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,259 Shilling (14 zł) | 43 zł | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,921 Shilling (23 zł) | 30 zł | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,410 Shilling (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,975 Shilling (4.64 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,058 Shilling (6 zł) | 14 zł | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,250 Shilling (5.07 zł) | 12 zł | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,288 Shilling (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (6 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,974 Shilling (4.64 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,049 Shilling (13 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 204% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,381 Shilling (30 zł) | 33 zł | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,672 Shilling (4.17 zł) | 9 zł | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,588 Shilling (2.48 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 35% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,199,620 Shilling (1,872 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,359,470 Shilling (2,121 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 218,348 Shilling (341 zł) | 889 zł | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,672,570 Shilling (2,610 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (792 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (418 zł) | 459 zł | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,095 Shilling (50 zł) | 56 zł | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (1,303 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (431 zł) | 679 zł | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,223 Shilling (30 zł) | 44 zł | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (16 zł) | 46 zł | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,998 Shilling (27 zł) | 301 zł | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (123 zł) | 151 zł | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (149 zł) | 338 zł | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,712 Shilling (109 zł) | 387 zł | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (66,313 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,774 Shilling (4.33 zł) | 7 zł | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (47 zł) | 111 zł | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,499 Shilling (5.46 zł) | 28 zł | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,936 Shilling (9 zł) | 22 zł | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,402 Shilling (68 zł) | 187 zł | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,879 Shilling (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,124 Shilling (3.31 zł) | 7 zł | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,418 Shilling (3.77 zł) | 10 zł | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,845 Shilling (17 zł) | 54 zł | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Tanzania is 11% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (149 zł) | 104 zł | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,694 Shilling (34 zł) | 56 zł | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (62 zł) | 232 zł | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (109 zł) | 186 zł | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (9 zł) | 29 zł | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,839 Shilling (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,959 Shilling (4.62 zł) | 14 zł | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (468 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Shilling (1.56 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (133 zł) | 151 zł | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,640 Shilling (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,504 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in Poland
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