Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Tanzania is 46% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,259 Shilling (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 43 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,921 Shilling (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 33 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,410 Shilling (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 20 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,975 Shilling (﷼ 4.37) | ﷼ 5.64 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,058 Shilling (﷼ 5.97) | ﷼ 28 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,250 Shilling (﷼ 4.78) | ﷼ 7 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,288 Shilling (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 21 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,104 Shilling (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 7 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,974 Shilling (﷼ 4.37) | ﷼ 5.33 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,049 Shilling (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,381 Shilling (﷼ 28) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,672 Shilling (﷼ 3.93) | ﷼ 12 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,588 Shilling (﷼ 2.33) | ﷼ 2.68 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,199,620 Shilling (﷼ 1,764) | ﷼ 3,853 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,359,470 Shilling (﷼ 1,999) | ﷼ 2,769 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 218,348 Shilling (﷼ 321) | ﷼ 553 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,672,570 Shilling (﷼ 2,459) | ﷼ 4,945 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 507,522 Shilling (﷼ 746) | ﷼ 1,772 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,102 Shilling (﷼ 394) | ﷼ 278 | + 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32,095 Shilling (﷼ 47) | ﷼ 228 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 834,854 Shilling (﷼ 1,227) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 276,167 Shilling (﷼ 406) | ﷼ 425 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,223 Shilling (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 32 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 Shilling (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 50 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Tanzania is 71% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,998 Shilling (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 263 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78,641 Shilling (﷼ 116) | ﷼ 343 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,225 Shilling (﷼ 140) | ﷼ 309 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,712 Shilling (﷼ 102) | ﷼ 560 | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Tanzania is 56% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 42,500,700 Shilling (﷼ 62,483) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 261% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,774 Shilling (﷼ 4.08) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 280 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Tanzania is 70% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,499 Shilling (﷼ 5.14) | ﷼ 6 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,936 Shilling (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 82 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,402 Shilling (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 299 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,402 Shilling (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 24 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,879 Shilling (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 20 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,500 Shilling (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 20 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,124 Shilling (﷼ 3.12) | ﷼ 11 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,418 Shilling (﷼ 3.55) | ﷼ 25 | - 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,845 Shilling (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 49 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Tanzania is 21% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Tanzania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,475 Shilling (﷼ 140) | ﷼ 49 | + 189% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21,694 Shilling (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 79 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40,000 Shilling (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 439 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,000 Shilling (﷼ 103) | ﷼ 306 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,922 Shilling (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,839 Shilling (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 12 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,959 Shilling (﷼ 4.35) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (﷼ 441) | ﷼ 2,988 | - 85% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Shilling (﷼ 1.47) | ﷼ 0.38 | + 291% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,950 Shilling (﷼ 125) | ﷼ 437 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,640 Shilling (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 24 | - 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 457 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 49% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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