Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Tanzania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,171 Shilling (£3.86) | £13 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Shilling (£5.18) | £6 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (£2.93) | £3.47 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Shilling (£1.21) | £0.95 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling (£1.45) | £2.99 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (£0.35) | £2.07 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Shilling (£3.45) | £4.17 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Shilling (£0.69) | £2.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Shilling (£0.69) | £0.78 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (£0.63) | £1.75 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Shilling (£4.14) | £8 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,500 Shilling (£0.86) | £2.03 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Shilling (£0.35) | £0.92 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Tanzania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (£345) | £2,077 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Shilling (£173) | £1,570 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (£69) | £193 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (£173) | £1,287 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Shilling (£86) | £1,041 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (£69) | £136 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,217 Shilling (£14) | £25 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Shilling (£691) | £275 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Shilling (£35) | £91 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (£16) | £6 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 82% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Tanzania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (£9) | £65 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (£6) | £32 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (£16) | £73 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (£10) | £75 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 82% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Tanzania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (£1,381) | £23,466 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,813 Shilling (£0.97) | £1.70 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (£9) | £95 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Tanzania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.73 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (£3.45) | £10 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (£17) | £83 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (£4.95) | £2.70 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (£2.31) | £1.75 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (£2.18) | £3.76 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (£1.36) | £2.04 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (£0.55) | £1.59 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (£4.71) | £15 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Tanzania | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (£6) | £35 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (£5.16) | £21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £119 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (£25) | £61 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (£4.81) | £10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (£1.73) | £3.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (£1.47) | £5.25 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (£69) | £470 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (£0.03) | £0.13 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Shilling (£10) | £39 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,369 Shilling (£2.20) | £13 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,951 prices entered by 726 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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