Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Romania
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,638 Shilling (12 lei) | 35 lei | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,431 Shilling (9 lei) | 20 lei | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,142 Shilling (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,646 Shilling (2.86 lei) | 4.96 lei | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,952 Shilling (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,428 Shilling (4.22 lei) | 6 lei | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling (7 lei) | 15 lei | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling (5.86 lei) | 4.05 lei | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Shilling (2.00 lei) | 2.67 lei | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,348 Shilling (4.08 lei) | 3.09 lei | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,449 Shilling (23 lei) | 26 lei | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,017 Shilling (3.50 lei) | 5.79 lei | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,542 Shilling (2.68 lei) | 2.49 lei | + 8% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Tanzania is 31% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,754,390 Shilling (4,786 lei) | 3,247 lei | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 611,806 Shilling (1,063 lei) | 2,088 lei | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 144,906 Shilling (252 lei) | 442 lei | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Shilling (2,606 lei) | 2,011 lei | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Shilling (869 lei) | 1,235 lei | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (535 lei) | 298 lei | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling (122 lei) | 34 lei | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (1,381 lei) | 1,487 lei | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (414 lei) | 370 lei | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (9 lei) | 34 lei | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,350 Shilling (28 lei) | 20 lei | + 39% | |
Clothes | - 83% | |||
Clothes in Tanzania is 83% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling (46 lei) | 311 lei | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (33 lei) | 185 lei | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (81 lei) | 336 lei | - 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (48 lei) | 381 lei | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Tanzania is 45% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (6,950 lei) | 77,550 lei | - 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,328 Shilling (4.05 lei) | 4.90 lei | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (47 lei) | 68 lei | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Tanzania is 15% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Shilling (17 lei) | 31 lei | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,000 Shilling (42 lei) | 39 lei | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 144 lei | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,252 Shilling (9 lei) | 16 lei | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,036 Shilling (5.27 lei) | 5.31 lei | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Shilling (3.08 lei) | 10 lei | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling (24 lei) | 33 lei | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Tanzania is 55% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,784 Shilling (31 lei) | 102 lei | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (26 lei) | 49 lei | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 130 lei | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,851 Shilling (107 lei) | 189 lei | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,703 Shilling (20 lei) | 24 lei | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (8 lei) | 11 lei | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,898 Shilling (5.04 lei) | 8 lei | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (348 lei) | 2,462 lei | - 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Shilling (0.21 lei) | 0.51 lei | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 61,101 Shilling (106 lei) | 182 lei | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,921 Shilling (9 lei) | 20 lei | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
These prices were last updated on January 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 27% cheaper than in Romania
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