- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,741 Shilling (£4.64) | £11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,506 Shilling (£3.88) | £5.64 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,178 Shilling (£3.10) | £3.72 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,660 Shilling (£0.90) | £0.86 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,124 Shilling (£1.73) | £2.64 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,820 Shilling (£0.61) | £1.93 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,610 Shilling (£5.27) | £4.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,589 Shilling (£1.89) | £1.97 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,619 Shilling (£0.55) | £0.82 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,425 Shilling (£0.82) | £1.77 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,990 Shilling (£4.05) | £9 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,607 Shilling (£0.88) | £1.85 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 939 Shilling (£0.32) | £0.93 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,448,750 Shilling (£827) | £1,943 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,433,380 Shilling (£484) | £1,248 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 447,554 Shilling (£151) | £158 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling (£731) | £1,212 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling (£383) | £826 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling (£80) | £122 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,325 Shilling (£32) | £22 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling (£326) | £341 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling (£149) | £86 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling (£4.85) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling (£32) | £66 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling (£31) | £33 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling (£24) | £72 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (£46) | £75 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling (£8,441) | £18,653 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,384 Shilling (£0.81) | £1.27 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling (£53) | £96 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,685 Shilling (£11) | £3.40 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling (£11) | £8 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,997 Shilling (£15) | £75 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling (£2.39) | £3.55 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (£2.64) | £1.53 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,050 Shilling (£3.73) | £3.31 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,855 Shilling (£1.30) | £1.83 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,626 Shilling (£0.89) | £1.56 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,128 Shilling (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling (£14) | £31 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,577 Shilling (£7) | £21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (£18) | £107 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling (£26) | £57 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling (£4.62) | £9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,871 Shilling (£1.64) | £3.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling (£1.24) | £4.48 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling (£459) | £401 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling (£0.07) | £0.16 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 207,938 Shilling (£70) | £46 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,529 Shilling (£1.53) | £10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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