Cost of living in Changsha (China) is 8% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Changsha (China) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Changsha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (15,993 Shilling) | 15,241 Shilling | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (12,438 Shilling) | 15,790 Shilling | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (4,061 Shilling) | 8,522 Shilling | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (4,339 Shilling) | 2,721 Shilling | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (5,786 Shilling) | 4,119 Shilling | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (2,581 Shilling) | 3,441 Shilling | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (22,044 Shilling) | 11,505 Shilling | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22元 (7,965 Shilling) | 5,132 Shilling | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (2,848 Shilling) | 2,461 Shilling | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.11元 (1,457 Shilling) | 6,429 Shilling | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78元 (27,596 Shilling) | 17,570 Shilling | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (2,370 Shilling) | 2,720 Shilling | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (2,894 Shilling) | 1,514 Shilling | + 91% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Changsha (China) is 5% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Changsha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,690元 (1,307,146 Shilling) | 1,196,620 Shilling | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,059元 (729,340 Shilling) | 946,593 Shilling | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (141,710 Shilling) | 230,666 Shilling | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,909元 (1,739,174 Shilling) | 1,168,570 Shilling | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,082元 (1,091,845 Shilling) | 1,636,340 Shilling | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 544元 (192,782 Shilling) | 276,804 Shilling | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (38,987 Shilling) | 49,948 Shilling | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,322元 (822,755 Shilling) | 870,960 Shilling | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 725元 (256,799 Shilling) | 287,959 Shilling | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25元 (8,970 Shilling) | 15,884 Shilling | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44元 (15,728 Shilling) | 13,105 Shilling | + 20% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Changsha (China) is 69% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 516元 (182,717 Shilling) | 30,394 Shilling | + 501% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236元 (83,633 Shilling) | 80,661 Shilling | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 552元 (195,684 Shilling) | 63,650 Shilling | + 207% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 258元 (91,507 Shilling) | 75,230 Shilling | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Changsha (China) is 18% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,521元 (54,034,465 Shilling) | 31,611,400 Shilling | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,365 Shilling) | 2,768 Shilling | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 162元 (57,393 Shilling) | 45,326 Shilling | + 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (10,354 Shilling) | 21,091 Shilling | - 51% | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Changsha (China) is 50% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (9,148 Shilling) | 6,913 Shilling | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (7,086 Shilling) | 26,416 Shilling | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (53,141 Shilling) | 44,630 Shilling | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 92元 (32,630 Shilling) | 5,474 Shilling | + 496% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57元 (20,266 Shilling) | 6,361 Shilling | + 219% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39元 (13,955 Shilling) | 9,677 Shilling | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6元 (2,199 Shilling) | 3,153 Shilling | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (3,191 Shilling) | 2,450 Shilling | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28元 (9,751 Shilling) | 11,371 Shilling | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Changsha (China) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Changsha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (55,268 Shilling) | 58,600 Shilling | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (39,295 Shilling) | 21,785 Shilling | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 195元 (69,230 Shilling) | 48,851 Shilling | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 327元 (115,890 Shilling) | 70,844 Shilling | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62元 (21,823 Shilling) | 11,050 Shilling | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27元 (9,463 Shilling) | 5,488 Shilling | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38元 (13,364 Shilling) | 3,270 Shilling | + 309% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,800元 (991,972 Shilling) | 1,216,120 Shilling | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.18元 (62 Shilling) | 282 Shilling | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 211元 (74,691 Shilling) | 140,953 Shilling | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (7,833 Shilling) | 4,659 Shilling | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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