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Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,922 Shilling (15 lei) | 33 lei | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,749 Shilling (24 lei) | 20 lei | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,701 Shilling (13 lei) | 13 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,876 Shilling (5.39 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,345 Shilling (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,260 Shilling (4.23 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,713 Shilling (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,812 Shilling (11 lei) | 3.97 lei | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,545 Shilling (2.89 lei) | 2.70 lei | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,350 Shilling (4.40 lei) | 3.20 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,848 Shilling (30 lei) | 28 lei | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,782 Shilling (5.21 lei) | 5.70 lei | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,133 Shilling (2.12 lei) | 2.33 lei | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,187,500 Shilling (4,098 lei) | 2,876 lei | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 885,031 Shilling (1,658 lei) | 1,744 lei | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,138 Shilling (214 lei) | 402 lei | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 924,328 Shilling (1,732 lei) | 1,593 lei | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 893,304 Shilling (1,673 lei) | 1,139 lei | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 69,977 Shilling (131 lei) | 248 lei | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47,130 Shilling (88 lei) | 36 lei | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,003,640 Shilling (1,880 lei) | 1,524 lei | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 249,666 Shilling (468 lei) | 383 lei | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,642 Shilling (29 lei) | 40 lei | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 29 lei | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 73,824 Shilling (138 lei) | 281 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling (129 lei) | 155 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 86,144 Shilling (161 lei) | 339 lei | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling (234 lei) | 394 lei | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling (33,360 lei) | 83,432 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,263 Shilling (4.24 lei) | 5.74 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling (62 lei) | 68 lei | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,601 Shilling (59 lei) | 25 lei | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Shilling (9 lei) | 30 lei | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling (75 lei) | 117 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,934 Shilling (13 lei) | 17 lei | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,969 Shilling (13 lei) | 13 lei | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,841 Shilling (11 lei) | 16 lei | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,972 Shilling (3.69 lei) | 10 lei | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,609 Shilling (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Shilling (37 lei) | 88 lei | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (37 lei) | 50 lei | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 151 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 71,475 Shilling (134 lei) | 139 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,338 Shilling (4.38 lei) | 8 lei | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 428,584 Shilling (803 lei) | 2,134 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 264 Shilling (0.49 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,648 Shilling (282 lei) | 177 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling (7 lei) | 18 lei | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 12% cheaper than in Romania
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