- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,168 Shilling (£4.81) | £11 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,433 Shilling (£3.88) | £5.59 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling (£2.92) | £3.61 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling (£0.85) | £0.87 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling (£1.80) | £2.67 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling (£0.66) | £1.91 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling (£4.20) | £4.53 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling (£2.31) | £1.96 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling (£0.68) | £0.84 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling (£0.85) | £1.76 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling (£4.45) | £9 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling (£0.89) | £1.82 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling (£0.35) | £0.92 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling (£734) | £1,860 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling (£856) | £1,200 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling (£118) | £159 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (£736) | £1,129 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (£385) | £788 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (£81) | £145 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling (£29) | £22 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (£328) | £337 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (£150) | £85 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (£7) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,917 Shilling (£9) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (£32) | £63 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (£24) | £70 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (£47) | £72 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,000,000 Shilling (£9,174) | £18,384 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling (£0.77) | £1.25 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (£54) | £93 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling (£11) | £3.38 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (£11) | £8 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling (£16) | £74 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (£2.41) | £3.48 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (£2.65) | £1.52 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling (£3.73) | £3.22 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling (£1.32) | £1.80 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling (£1.04) | £1.54 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling (£4.02) | £13 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (£14) | £31 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling (£8) | £21 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (£18) | £115 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (£27) | £54 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (£4.65) | £9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling (£1.80) | £2.97 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (£1.25) | £4.35 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (£462) | £400 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling (£0.16) | £0.15 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling (£57) | £43 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling (£1.74) | £10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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