Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,285 Shilling ($4.87) | $15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,142 Shilling ($3.94) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,218 Shilling ($3.11) | $4.27 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,945 Shilling ($0.84) | $0.88 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,147 Shilling ($2.22) | $2.89 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,035 Shilling ($0.88) | $4.18 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,956 Shilling ($1.71) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,370 Shilling ($1.45) | $3.45 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,082 Shilling ($0.47) | $1.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,144 Shilling ($0.92) | $3.12 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,295 Shilling ($5.73) | $14 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,982 Shilling ($0.85) | $1.99 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,465 Shilling ($0.63) | $2.19 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,692,620 Shilling ($730) | $2,197 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling ($282) | $1,575 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling ($69) | $179 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,637,760 Shilling ($706) | $1,541 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling ($278) | $1,144 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling ($133) | $115 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 69,990 Shilling ($30) | $52 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling ($343) | $271 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling ($103) | $126 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling ($2.18) | $11 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,649 Shilling ($3.30) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,327 Shilling ($11) | $47 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling ($8) | $43 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling ($20) | $86 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling ($12) | $107 | - 89% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling ($1,725) | $23,579 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,216 Shilling ($0.96) | $0.66 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling ($12) | $73 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling ($4.31) | $16 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling ($2.88) | $3.46 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling ($2.72) | $4.85 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling ($1.70) | $3.66 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling ($0.69) | $1.82 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,930 Shilling ($6) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling ($8) | $47 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling ($31) | $78 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,005 Shilling ($6) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling ($2.07) | $4.94 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,139 Shilling ($1.79) | $5.65 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling ($86) | $425 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,129 Shilling ($47) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,564 Shilling ($1.97) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,346 prices entered by 4,182 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 62% cheaper than in United States
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