- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tanzania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,607 Shilling ($5.92) | $14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,197 Shilling ($5.30) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,593 Shilling ($3.74) | $4.53 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,503 Shilling ($1.09) | $0.89 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,300 Shilling ($2.30) | $3.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,957 Shilling ($0.85) | $4.03 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,365 Shilling ($5.38) | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,804 Shilling ($2.96) | $3.34 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,989 Shilling ($0.86) | $1.60 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,508 Shilling ($1.09) | $3.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,087 Shilling ($5.69) | $15 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,631 Shilling ($1.14) | $1.91 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,016 Shilling ($0.44) | $2.13 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,160,980 Shilling ($940) | $2,040 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,518,830 Shilling ($1,095) | $1,582 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 346,554 Shilling ($151) | $177 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,165,540 Shilling ($942) | $1,583 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,133,590 Shilling ($493) | $1,130 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 237,736 Shilling ($103) | $121 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86,345 Shilling ($38) | $48 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 964,221 Shilling ($419) | $334 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,406 Shilling ($191) | $119 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,981 Shilling ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36,250 Shilling ($16) | $22 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 94,492 Shilling ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 92,579 Shilling ($40) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 71,213 Shilling ($31) | $85 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling ($60) | $114 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Shilling ($10,870) | $22,350 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,271 Shilling ($0.99) | $0.77 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157,655 Shilling ($69) | $85 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,210 Shilling ($14) | $7 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,335 Shilling ($14) | $19 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 47,317 Shilling ($21) | $112 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,083 Shilling ($3.08) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling ($3.40) | $3.50 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,965 Shilling ($4.77) | $5.11 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,873 Shilling ($1.68) | $3.47 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,072 Shilling ($1.34) | $1.86 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,833 Shilling ($5.14) | $21 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,931 Shilling ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,414 Shilling ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling ($23) | $172 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,347 Shilling ($34) | $79 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,680 Shilling ($5.95) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,290 Shilling ($2.30) | $4.87 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,681 Shilling ($1.60) | $5.89 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,359,260 Shilling ($591) | $425 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 457 Shilling ($0.20) | $0.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167,780 Shilling ($73) | $54 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,120 Shilling ($2.23) | $8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 37% cheaper than in United States
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