- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 1% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,540 Shilling (23 lei) | 30 lei | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (20 lei) | 19 lei | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,349 Shilling (14 lei) | 12 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,702 Shilling (4.69 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,281 Shilling (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,058 Shilling (3.57 lei) | 5.14 lei | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,749 Shilling (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,049 Shilling (12 lei) | 3.96 lei | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,264 Shilling (3.93 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,466 Shilling (4.28 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (23 lei) | 27 lei | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,729 Shilling (4.73 lei) | 5.37 lei | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,062 Shilling (1.84 lei) | 2.15 lei | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 104% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,340,640 Shilling (4,061 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (4,370 lei) | 1,675 lei | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (601 lei) | 407 lei | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (3,757 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (1,967 lei) | 1,045 lei | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (412 lei) | 262 lei | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (150 lei) | 34 lei | + 338% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (1,673 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (764 lei) | 343 lei | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,922 Shilling (35 lei) | 35 lei | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (43 lei) | 24 lei | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (164 lei) | 260 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (161 lei) | 147 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (124 lei) | 325 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (238 lei) | 373 lei | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,019,900 Shilling (45,146 lei) | 80,769 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,269 Shilling (3.94 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (107 lei) | 66 lei | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 15% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (56 lei) | 28 lei | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (54 lei) | 28 lei | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (82 lei) | 113 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (12 lei) | 19 lei | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (7 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (5.33 lei) | 11 lei | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (21 lei) | 28 lei | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (73 lei) | 76 lei | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,002 Shilling (38 lei) | 46 lei | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (93 lei) | 135 lei | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (136 lei) | 129 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,288 Shilling (5.71 lei) | 8 lei | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (2,358 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (0.98 lei) | 0.76 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (291 lei) | 175 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (9 lei) | 17 lei | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 24% more expensive than in Romania
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