Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,115 Shilling (руб 707) | руб 484 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,328 Shilling (руб 715) | руб 392 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,456 Shilling (руб 486) | руб 185 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,007 Shilling (руб 117) | руб 84 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,612 Shilling (руб 180) | руб 116 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,009 Shilling (руб 157) | руб 186 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,854 Shilling (руб 541) | руб 442 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,395 Shilling (руб 133) | руб 106 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,439 Shilling (руб 173) | руб 44 | + 293% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,258 Shilling (руб 127) | руб 78 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,391 Shilling (руб 835) | руб 672 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,082 Shilling (руб 120) | руб 146 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,710 Shilling (руб 67) | руб 42 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,619,710 Shilling (руб 63,231) | руб 88,544 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,382,090 Shilling (руб 53,954) | руб 53,292 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,279 Shilling (руб 9,302) | руб 8,144 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,207,460 Shilling (руб 86,175) | руб 43,955 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 531,422 Shilling (руб 20,746) | руб 27,802 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (руб 5,906) | руб 4,477 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,322 Shilling (руб 1,730) | руб 561 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,041,640 Shilling (руб 40,664) | руб 23,519 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 311,381 Shilling (руб 12,156) | руб 9,009 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,887 Shilling (руб 1,206) | руб 570 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,085 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (руб 273) | руб 5,182 | - 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150,000 Shilling (руб 5,856) | руб 3,266 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 139,650 Shilling (руб 5,452) | руб 7,705 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,164 Shilling (руб 3,793) | руб 9,868 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 25% 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 1,659,150) | руб 2,483,820 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,755 Shilling (руб 108) | руб 52 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (руб 1,048) | руб 2,304 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (руб 234) | руб 562 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (руб 390) | руб 657 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,647 Shilling (руб 1,704) | руб 1,938 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (руб 172) | руб 422 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,488 Shilling (руб 292) | руб 241 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (руб 246) | руб 299 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (руб 156) | руб 111 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,299 Shilling (руб 129) | руб 147 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,971 Shilling (руб 545) | руб 851 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tanzania | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Shilling (руб 1,562) | руб 1,813 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15,881 Shilling (руб 620) | руб 680 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,421 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (руб 2,844) | руб 4,003 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,784 Shilling (руб 265) | руб 493 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,891 Shilling (руб 269) | руб 205 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,598 Shilling (руб 101) | руб 241 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (руб 11,711) | руб 76,156 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (руб 25) | руб 2.71 | + 805% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,039 Shilling (руб 1,485) | руб 3,687 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (руб 170) | руб 200 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,332 prices entered by 462 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 6% more expensive than in Russia
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