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Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,417 Shilling ($5.72) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,263 Shilling ($5.23) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,214 Shilling ($3.50) | $4.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,879 Shilling ($1.23) | $0.88 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,971 Shilling ($2.12) | $3.22 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,934 Shilling ($0.82) | $3.92 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,414 Shilling ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,239 Shilling ($2.23) | $3.34 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,487 Shilling ($0.63) | $1.60 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,279 Shilling ($0.97) | $3.72 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,582 Shilling ($5.79) | $15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,583 Shilling ($1.10) | $1.92 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,131 Shilling ($0.48) | $2.16 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,120,620 Shilling ($904) | $2,044 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,094,040 Shilling ($467) | $1,551 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,979 Shilling ($91) | $177 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,574,890 Shilling ($672) | $1,531 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,052,630 Shilling ($1,728) | $1,100 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 345,688 Shilling ($147) | $119 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73,111 Shilling ($31) | $48 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,034,240 Shilling ($441) | $323 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403,914 Shilling ($172) | $119 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,303 Shilling ($7) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,375 Shilling ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 79,564 Shilling ($34) | $47 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 70,134 Shilling ($30) | $44 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,968 Shilling ($24) | $86 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 86,593 Shilling ($37) | $114 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,423,400 Shilling ($7,003) | $22,305 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,384 Shilling ($1.02) | $0.78 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,237 Shilling ($21) | $85 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,601 Shilling ($13) | $7 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Shilling ($2.13) | $18 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,845 Shilling ($18) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,934 Shilling ($2.96) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,969 Shilling ($2.97) | $3.45 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,590 Shilling ($4.09) | $5.13 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,600 Shilling ($1.54) | $3.48 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,328 Shilling ($0.99) | $1.85 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,781 Shilling ($4.60) | $20 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47,406 Shilling ($20) | $45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling ($9) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,058 Shilling ($23) | $170 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,330 Shilling ($36) | $78 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,501 Shilling ($4.90) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,334 Shilling ($2.27) | $4.92 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,754 Shilling ($1.60) | $5.90 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 438,014 Shilling ($187) | $421 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 Shilling ($0.09) | $0.29 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,385 Shilling ($73) | $52 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,740 Shilling ($1.59) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 84,317 prices entered by 11,685 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 50% cheaper than in United States
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