Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Dodoma (Tanzania)
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Dallas, Texas | Dodoma | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (63,977 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (30,831 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (11,552 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (2,496 Shilling) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.51 (11,534 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.23 (8,260 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (15,701 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (9,987 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (5,571 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.01 (10,255 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (50,854 Shilling) | 14,578 Shilling | + 249% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.07 (7,834 Shilling) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (6,137 Shilling) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,512 (6,419,284 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,156 (5,507,609 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (557,519 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,168 (5,538,320 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,578 (4,032,173 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $164 (419,081 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (145,911 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $290 (740,850 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $314 (801,005 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (31,759 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (86,731 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (148,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (126,012 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (248,707 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (364,524 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,438 (67,549,601 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (2,120 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (257,462 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (60,326 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (25,307 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (73,060 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (251,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (18,103 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (9,630 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.43 (13,886 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.87 (9,898 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (5,417 Shilling) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (74,751 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (137,314 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (72,326 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $423 (1,080,397 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (209,868 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (37,377 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 (13,440 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (13,494 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $659 (1,684,565 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (402 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (128,442 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (25,299 Shilling) | - | - | |
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 478 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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