Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United States
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tanzania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling ($6) | $17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling ($4.66) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling ($3.64) | $5.11 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling ($0.98) | $0.99 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling ($2.08) | $3.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling ($1.05) | $4.43 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling ($3.54) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling ($1.21) | $3.93 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling ($0.61) | $1.92 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling ($0.79) | $3.31 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling ($1.32) | $2.26 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling ($0.55) | $2.48 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tanzania | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling ($1,120) | $2,516 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling ($281) | $1,953 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling ($69) | $204 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling ($607) | $1,777 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling ($277) | $1,347 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling ($132) | $138 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling ($35) | $56 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling ($342) | $300 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling ($102) | $134 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling ($2.17) | $12 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling ($2.54) | $27 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tanzania | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling ($11) | $51 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling ($8) | $46 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling ($20) | $93 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling ($12) | $121 | - 90% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tanzania | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling ($1,720) | $25,474 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,061 Shilling ($0.89) | $1.06 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling ($12) | $77 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tanzania | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling ($4.30) | $19 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling ($13) | $125 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling ($6) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling ($2.87) | $4.15 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling ($2.71) | $5.50 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling ($1.69) | $4.18 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling ($0.69) | $2.05 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling ($5.86) | $25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tanzania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling ($8) | $49 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling ($6) | $27 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $190 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling ($31) | $84 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling ($5.99) | $13 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling ($2.06) | $5.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling ($1.83) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling ($86) | $490 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling ($0.04) | $0.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling ($64) | $53 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling ($3.81) | $9 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 64% cheaper than in United States
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