- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,581 Shilling (26 lei) | 29 lei | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,894 Shilling (23 lei) | 19 lei | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,498 Shilling (15 lei) | 11 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,673 Shilling (4.76 lei) | 4.63 lei | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,280 Shilling (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,103 Shilling (3.74 lei) | 5.16 lei | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,020 Shilling (21 lei) | 14 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,323 Shilling (13 lei) | 3.99 lei | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,648 Shilling (4.71 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,436 Shilling (4.34 lei) | 3.19 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,722 Shilling (28 lei) | 26 lei | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,857 Shilling (5.08 lei) | 5.40 lei | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,315 Shilling (2.34 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 112% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,531,180 Shilling (4,504 lei) | 2,585 lei | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (4,482 lei) | 1,645 lei | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (617 lei) | 397 lei | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (3,853 lei) | 1,531 lei | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (2,017 lei) | 1,012 lei | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (423 lei) | 267 lei | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (154 lei) | 35 lei | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (1,716 lei) | 1,535 lei | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (784 lei) | 328 lei | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,922 Shilling (35 lei) | 34 lei | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,752 Shilling (44 lei) | 26 lei | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (168 lei) | 254 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (165 lei) | 144 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (127 lei) | 318 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (244 lei) | 361 lei | - 32% | |
| 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 (46,299 lei) | 82,037 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,149 Shilling (3.82 lei) | 5.27 lei | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 61,796 Shilling (110 lei) | 65 lei | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 4% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,767 Shilling (21 lei) | 29 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (56 lei) | 27 lei | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (84 lei) | 109 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (13 lei) | 18 lei | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (14 lei) | 13 lei | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (7 lei) | 5.40 lei | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (5.47 lei) | 10 lei | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (21 lei) | 28 lei | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,383 Shilling (65 lei) | 73 lei | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,342 Shilling (42 lei) | 46 lei | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (96 lei) | 137 lei | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 81,697 Shilling (145 lei) | 129 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (24 lei) | 20 lei | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,242 Shilling (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,100 Shilling (5.52 lei) | 7 lei | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (2,419 lei) | 2,529 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 567 Shilling (1.01 lei) | 0.83 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180,896 Shilling (322 lei) | 191 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,224 Shilling (9 lei) | 17 lei | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 28% more expensive than in Romania
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