Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,661 Shilling ($2.88) | $15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,914 Shilling ($5.15) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,139 Shilling ($2.65) | $4.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,753 Shilling ($1.19) | $0.88 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,988 Shilling ($1.72) | $2.98 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,222 Shilling ($0.96) | $4.03 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,125 Shilling ($3.08) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,744 Shilling ($2.48) | $3.36 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,657 Shilling ($0.72) | $1.77 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,360 Shilling ($1.02) | $3.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Shilling ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,738 Shilling ($1.18) | $1.94 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,273 Shilling ($0.55) | $2.04 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,571,780 Shilling ($1,111) | $2,261 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 853,315 Shilling ($369) | $1,626 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 128,028 Shilling ($55) | $176 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 924,328 Shilling ($399) | $1,630 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 893,304 Shilling ($386) | $1,157 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 89,563 Shilling ($39) | $109 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52,540 Shilling ($23) | $47 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 634,937 Shilling ($274) | $296 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,394 Shilling ($117) | $118 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,641 Shilling ($5.03) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,887 Shilling ($10) | $22 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69,670 Shilling ($30) | $49 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 68,758 Shilling ($30) | $45 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,448 Shilling ($33) | $86 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 124,780 Shilling ($54) | $112 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,807,600 Shilling ($7,690) | $22,927 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,251 Shilling ($0.97) | $0.75 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,005 Shilling ($14) | $81 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,109 Shilling ($3.07) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,154 Shilling ($7) | $20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Shilling ($17) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,934 Shilling ($2.99) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,954 Shilling ($3.00) | $3.56 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,232 Shilling ($2.26) | $5.11 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,395 Shilling ($1.47) | $3.57 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,722 Shilling ($0.74) | $1.83 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,091 Shilling ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,755 Shilling ($9) | $45 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,055 Shilling ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 68,846 Shilling ($30) | $74 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Shilling ($5.18) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,622 Shilling ($2.00) | $4.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,410 Shilling ($1.04) | $5.82 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 428,584 Shilling ($185) | $397 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 343 Shilling ($0.15) | $0.19 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79,975 Shilling ($35) | $53 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Shilling ($1.73) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 61% cheaper than in United States
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