Cost of living in Tuvalu compared to Tanzania
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Tuvalu is 24% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Tuvalu | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 9,259 Shilling | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 14,921 Shilling | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$10 (16,670 Shilling) | 9,410 Shilling | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2,975 Shilling | - | |
12 eggs, large | AU$6.00 (10,002 Shilling) | 4,058 Shilling | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 3,250 Shilling | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 11,288 Shilling | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 4,104 Shilling | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2,974 Shilling | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 8,049 Shilling | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 19,381 Shilling | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.00 (3,334 Shilling) | 2,672 Shilling | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.00 (3,334 Shilling) | 1,588 Shilling | + 110% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Tuvalu is about the same as in Tanzania | ||||
Tuvalu | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,199,620 Shilling | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,359,470 Shilling | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 218,348 Shilling | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 1,672,570 Shilling | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 507,522 Shilling | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 268,102 Shilling | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 32,095 Shilling | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 834,854 Shilling | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 276,167 Shilling | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$7 (11,669 Shilling) | 19,223 Shilling | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Tuvalu is 5% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Tuvalu | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 16,998 Shilling | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 78,641 Shilling | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$119 (198,377 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 108% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 69,712 Shilling | - | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Tuvalu is 84% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Tuvalu | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 42,500,700 Shilling | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$10 (16,670 Shilling) | 2,774 Shilling | + 501% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,000 Shilling | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Tuvalu is 47% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Tuvalu | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,499 Shilling | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,936 Shilling | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 43,402 Shilling | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,402 Shilling | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 6,879 Shilling | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 7,500 Shilling | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$18 (29,750 Shilling) | 2,124 Shilling | + 1301% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,418 Shilling | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 10,845 Shilling | - | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Tuvalu is 7% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Tuvalu | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 95,475 Shilling | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 21,694 Shilling | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40,000 Shilling | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 70,000 Shilling | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,922 Shilling | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6,839 Shilling | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 2,959 Shilling | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$300 (500,111 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1,000 Shilling | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 84,950 Shilling | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (16,670 Shilling) | 4,640 Shilling | + 259% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 162 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tuvalu is 28% more expensive than in Tanzania
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