Cost of living in United States compared to Tanzania
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Food | + 144% | |||
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Food in United States is 144% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
United States | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (50,175 Shilling) | 9,259 Shilling | + 442% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (27,649 Shilling) | 14,921 Shilling | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (14,553 Shilling) | 9,410 Shilling | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (2,715 Shilling) | 2,975 Shilling | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (11,590 Shilling) | 4,058 Shilling | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (11,633 Shilling) | 3,250 Shilling | + 258% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (18,605 Shilling) | 11,288 Shilling | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (11,320 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (5,657 Shilling) | 2,974 Shilling | + 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (7,700 Shilling) | 8,049 Shilling | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (40,421 Shilling) | 19,381 Shilling | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (7,485 Shilling) | 2,672 Shilling | + 180% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (7,113 Shilling) | 1,588 Shilling | + 348% | |
Housing | + 326% | |||
Housing in United States is 326% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
United States | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (7,678,051 Shilling) | 1,199,620 Shilling | + 540% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (5,887,019 Shilling) | 1,359,470 Shilling | + 333% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (567,955 Shilling) | 218,348 Shilling | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (5,241,565 Shilling) | 1,672,570 Shilling | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (3,993,004 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 687% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (379,160 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (163,839 Shilling) | 32,095 Shilling | + 410% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (748,685 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (371,023 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (36,505 Shilling) | 19,223 Shilling | + 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (76,143 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 661% | |
Clothes | + 139% | |||
Clothes in United States is 139% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
United States | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (146,022 Shilling) | 16,998 Shilling | + 759% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (133,466 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (248,445 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 161% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (334,474 Shilling) | 69,712 Shilling | + 380% | |
Transportation | + 176% | |||
Transportation in United States is 176% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
United States | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (72,572,634 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (2,510 Shilling) | 2,774 Shilling | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (188,455 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 528% | |
Personal Care | + 348% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 348% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
United States | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (24,331 Shilling) | 3,499 Shilling | + 595% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (53,996 Shilling) | 5,936 Shilling | + 810% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (355,890 Shilling) | 43,402 Shilling | + 720% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (23,757 Shilling) | 4,402 Shilling | + 440% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (12,781 Shilling) | 6,879 Shilling | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (16,719 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 123% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (12,600 Shilling) | 2,124 Shilling | + 493% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (6,023 Shilling) | 2,418 Shilling | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (75,072 Shilling) | 10,845 Shilling | + 592% | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 96% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
United States | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (146,215 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (75,981 Shilling) | 21,694 Shilling | + 250% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (527,608 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 1219% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (252,891 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 261% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (37,259 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 529% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (14,225 Shilling) | 6,839 Shilling | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (18,541 Shilling) | 2,959 Shilling | + 527% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (1,292,612 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 331% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (941 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (169,115 Shilling) | 84,950 Shilling | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (26,041 Shilling) | 4,640 Shilling | + 461% | |
TOTAL | + 191% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,657 prices entered by 2,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 191% more expensive than in Tanzania
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