Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 33% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,939 Shilling (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 29 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,833 Shilling (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 29 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Shilling (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,011 Shilling (﷼ 4.83) | ﷼ 6 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,980 Shilling (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,847 Shilling (﷼ 2.96) | ﷼ 6 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,051 Shilling (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 13 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (﷼ 1.97) | ﷼ 8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,562 Shilling (﷼ 5.72) | ﷼ 4.23 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (﷼ 3.93) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,656 Shilling (﷼ 27) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (﷼ 5.45) | ﷼ 9 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,192 Shilling (﷼ 1.91) | ﷼ 2.43 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 65% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (﷼ 1,370) | ﷼ 4,733 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,559 Shilling (﷼ 646) | ﷼ 2,986 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,484 Shilling (﷼ 200) | ﷼ 780 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (﷼ 803) | ﷼ 3,002 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (﷼ 440) | ﷼ 1,898 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (﷼ 243) | ﷼ 1,242 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,392 Shilling (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 252 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (﷼ 1,998) | ﷼ 2,261 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 197,441 Shilling (﷼ 317) | ﷼ 495 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (﷼ 72) | ﷼ 26 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 59 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 43% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 196 | - 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ﷼ 399 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 428 | - 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Shilling (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 358 | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 30% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 90,334 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (﷼ 4.25) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 154 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 67% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 13 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 75 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 196 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 35 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 22 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 19 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (﷼ 4.82) | ﷼ 19 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 43 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 152 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 134 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 507 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (﷼ 117) | ﷼ 217 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (﷼ 3.21) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 16 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (﷼ 3.21) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (﷼ 482) | ﷼ 3,669 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (﷼ 1.01) | ﷼ 0.54 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (﷼ 67) | ﷼ 234 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 25 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 540 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 49% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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