- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 1% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,607 Shilling (24 lei) | 30 lei | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,197 Shilling (22 lei) | 19 lei | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (4.45 lei) | 4.71 lei | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (3.48 lei) | 5.19 lei | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (12 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (3.54 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (4.46 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (23 lei) | 28 lei | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (4.68 lei) | 5.44 lei | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (1.81 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 106% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (3,841 lei) | 2,615 lei | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (4,478 lei) | 1,698 lei | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (616 lei) | 409 lei | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (3,850 lei) | 1,628 lei | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (2,015 lei) | 1,108 lei | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (423 lei) | 265 lei | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (153 lei) | 35 lei | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (1,714 lei) | 1,503 lei | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (783 lei) | 356 lei | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (36 lei) | 36 lei | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36,250 Shilling (64 lei) | 23 lei | + 183% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 18% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (168 lei) | 274 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (165 lei) | 159 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (127 lei) | 333 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (244 lei) | 376 lei | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 65% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (44,441 lei) | 82,038 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (4.04 lei) | 5.63 lei | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (280 lei) | 65 lei | + 334% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (57 lei) | 28 lei | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (56 lei) | 29 lei | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (84 lei) | 117 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (13 lei) | 20 lei | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (7 lei) | 5.62 lei | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (5.46 lei) | 11 lei | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (21 lei) | 29 lei | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (75 lei) | 79 lei | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (40 lei) | 46 lei | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (96 lei) | 147 lei | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (139 lei) | 132 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (2,416 lei) | 2,427 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (0.81 lei) | 0.77 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (298 lei) | 187 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (9 lei) | 17 lei | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 41% more expensive than in Romania
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