Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Dodoma (Tanzania)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (55,465 Shilling) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (29,372 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.75 (12,142 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (3,152 Shilling) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.60 (14,298 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.60 (9,190 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (15,464 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (9,428 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (4,936 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.30 (10,996 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (45,338 Shilling) | 14,578 Shilling | + 211% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.75 (9,584 Shilling) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.32 (5,938 Shilling) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Los Angeles, California (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 | $3,700 (9,453,015 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,697 (6,891,091 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (568,339 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,743 (7,007,164 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,785 (4,561,467 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $166 (422,934 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (133,279 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $380 (970,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $185 (471,543 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (33,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (72,178 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (166,618 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (114,305 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (243,432 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (368,336 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Los Angeles, California (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 | $25,943 (66,284,110 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (3,431 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (250,221 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (39,765 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (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) | $9 (23,756 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (34,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (361,476 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (17,688 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.51 (14,082 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (20,122 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (12,557 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (5,510 Shilling) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (92,143 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Dodoma (Tanzania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (189,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (90,277 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (437,896 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 (353,334 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 (49,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.97 (15,263 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (22,870 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $471 (1,204,036 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (1,159 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (169,197 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (30,667 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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