Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,302 Shilling (руб 376) | руб 537 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,451 Shilling (руб 258) | руб 357 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,190 Shilling (руб 342) | руб 199 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 Shilling (руб 138) | руб 87 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,326 Shilling (руб 163) | руб 143 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,843 Shilling (руб 117) | руб 226 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,552 Shilling (руб 598) | руб 435 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (руб 125) | руб 131 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,622 Shilling (руб 80) | руб 58 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,009 Shilling (руб 61) | руб 87 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,472 Shilling (руб 718) | руб 729 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,167 Shilling (руб 66) | руб 167 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,488 Shilling (руб 45) | руб 45 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,297,780 Shilling (руб 39,682) | руб 108,612 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 487,138 Shilling (руб 14,895) | руб 58,529 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,282 Shilling (руб 3,922) | руб 8,064 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 869,187 Shilling (руб 26,577) | руб 54,731 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (руб 15,518) | руб 33,269 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (руб 8,198) | руб 5,365 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64,659 Shilling (руб 1,977) | руб 955 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (руб 25,527) | руб 21,598 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (руб 8,444) | руб 7,518 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,506 Shilling (руб 780) | руб 548 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 62% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,603 Shilling (руб 691) | руб 6,829 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (руб 2,405) | руб 3,368 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (руб 2,912) | руб 7,728 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,184 Shilling (руб 1,626) | руб 9,144 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (руб 1,299,522) | руб 2,729,180 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,200 Shilling (руб 98) | руб 56 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,792 Shilling (руб 1,125) | руб 2,159 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,188 Shilling (руб 373) | руб 251 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,547 Shilling (руб 322) | руб 549 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (руб 917) | руб 1,878 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Shilling (руб 612) | руб 347 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,373 Shilling (руб 256) | руб 222 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (руб 229) | руб 181 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,711 Shilling (руб 144) | руб 123 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,050 Shilling (руб 154) | руб 128 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,832 Shilling (руб 392) | руб 559 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (руб 2,919) | руб 1,534 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,408 Shilling (руб 563) | руб 654 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (руб 1,223) | руб 5,196 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,935 Shilling (руб 1,985) | руб 3,180 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (руб 181) | руб 502 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,264 Shilling (руб 161) | руб 192 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,192 Shilling (руб 67) | руб 228 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500,000 Shilling (руб 107,018) | руб 51,956 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (руб 2,597) | руб 3,278 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,220 Shilling (руб 160) | руб 202 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,211 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 23% cheaper than in Russia
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