Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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Food | + 146% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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San Diego, California | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 (67,482 Shilling) | 15,241 Shilling | + 343% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (32,263 Shilling) | 15,790 Shilling | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.63 (14,393 Shilling) | 8,522 Shilling | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (2,679 Shilling) | 2,721 Shilling | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.28 (10,935 Shilling) | 4,119 Shilling | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (12,257 Shilling) | 3,441 Shilling | + 256% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.89 (15,054 Shilling) | 11,505 Shilling | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.66 (9,339 Shilling) | 5,132 Shilling | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (4,754 Shilling) | 2,461 Shilling | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.44 (6,240 Shilling) | 6,429 Shilling | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (35,215 Shilling) | 17,570 Shilling | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (6,765 Shilling) | 2,720 Shilling | + 149% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.32 (5,929 Shilling) | 1,514 Shilling | + 292% | |
Housing | + 433% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 433% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,636 (11,845,184 Shilling) | 1,196,620 Shilling | + 890% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,638 (9,295,013 Shilling) | 946,593 Shilling | + 882% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $240 (613,691 Shilling) | 230,666 Shilling | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,802 (7,158,931 Shilling) | 1,168,570 Shilling | + 513% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,314 (5,911,836 Shilling) | 1,636,340 Shilling | + 261% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (315,880 Shilling) | 276,804 Shilling | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (188,391 Shilling) | 49,948 Shilling | + 277% | |
40” flat screen tv | $375 (957,152 Shilling) | 870,960 Shilling | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (336,031 Shilling) | 287,959 Shilling | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (34,044 Shilling) | 15,884 Shilling | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (76,019 Shilling) | 13,105 Shilling | + 480% | |
Clothes | + 164% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (157,260 Shilling) | 30,394 Shilling | + 417% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (159,558 Shilling) | 80,661 Shilling | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (261,080 Shilling) | 63,650 Shilling | + 310% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (356,652 Shilling) | 75,230 Shilling | + 374% | |
Transportation | + 175% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 175% 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 | $27,925 (71,347,353 Shilling) | 31,611,400 Shilling | + 126% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.35 (3,460 Shilling) | 2,768 Shilling | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (181,530 Shilling) | 45,326 Shilling | + 300% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (44,191 Shilling) | 21,091 Shilling | + 110% | |
Personal Care | + 200% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (36,438 Shilling) | 6,913 Shilling | + 427% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (37,257 Shilling) | 26,416 Shilling | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (329,950 Shilling) | 44,630 Shilling | + 639% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (23,789 Shilling) | 5,474 Shilling | + 335% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (8,352 Shilling) | 6,361 Shilling | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (18,462 Shilling) | 9,677 Shilling | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (12,512 Shilling) | 3,153 Shilling | + 297% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (5,521 Shilling) | 2,450 Shilling | + 125% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (81,568 Shilling) | 11,371 Shilling | + 617% | |
Entertainment | + 176% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $76 (194,462 Shilling) | 58,600 Shilling | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (82,157 Shilling) | 21,785 Shilling | + 277% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (644,172 Shilling) | 48,851 Shilling | + 1219% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (270,577 Shilling) | 70,844 Shilling | + 282% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (48,249 Shilling) | 11,050 Shilling | + 337% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (13,840 Shilling) | 5,488 Shilling | + 152% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (24,979 Shilling) | 3,270 Shilling | + 664% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (1,271,289 Shilling) | 1,216,120 Shilling | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (761 Shilling) | 282 Shilling | + 170% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (193,834 Shilling) | 140,953 Shilling | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (26,674 Shilling) | 4,659 Shilling | + 473% | |
TOTAL | + 234% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 405 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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