Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 13% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,876 Shilling (7,343 Franc) | 5,610 Franc | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,662 Shilling (7,244 Franc) | 4,829 Franc | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,607 Shilling (3,518 Franc) | 4,242 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,721 Shilling (1,258 Franc) | 1,182 Franc | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,923 Shilling (2,277 Franc) | 1,752 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,511 Shilling (1,161 Franc) | 1,290 Franc | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,515 Shilling (4,863 Franc) | 5,848 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,017 Shilling (2,783 Franc) | 3,524 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,612 Shilling (745 Franc) | 356 Franc | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,252 Shilling (1,041 Franc) | 858 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,875 Shilling (7,343 Franc) | 13,261 Franc | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,957 Shilling (1,368 Franc) | 2,019 Franc | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 958 Shilling (443 Franc) | 1,013 Franc | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 27% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,264,490 Shilling (1,047,402 Franc) | 983,878 Franc | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,758,380 Shilling (813,310 Franc) | 523,234 Franc | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,207 Shilling (112,954 Franc) | 89,877 Franc | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,096,810 Shilling (969,845 Franc) | 576,370 Franc | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,914,770 Shilling (885,645 Franc) | 289,061 Franc | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 138,662 Shilling (64,136 Franc) | 52,318 Franc | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63,170 Shilling (29,218 Franc) | 31,639 Franc | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,109,110 Shilling (513,001 Franc) | 415,845 Franc | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,560 Shilling (139,019 Franc) | 126,581 Franc | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,105 Shilling (8,374 Franc) | 7,871 Franc | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,305 Shilling (5,691 Franc) | 9,463 Franc | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 43% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kigali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 87,180 Shilling (40,324 Franc) | 23,918 Franc | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 72,350 Shilling (33,464 Franc) | 23,016 Franc | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,501 Shilling (35,847 Franc) | 29,600 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 121,788 Shilling (56,331 Franc) | 49,487 Franc | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,572,600 Shilling (14,603,385 Franc) | 10,887,300 Franc | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,555 Shilling (1,182 Franc) | 1,215 Franc | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41,151 Shilling (19,034 Franc) | 22,225 Franc | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21,509 Shilling (9,949 Franc) | 11,144 Franc | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
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| Dar es Salaam | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,058 Shilling (5,577 Franc) | 5,526 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,529 Shilling (9,958 Franc) | 6,537 Franc | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,589 Shilling (20,624 Franc) | 21,834 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,631 Shilling (3,067 Franc) | 3,646 Franc | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,353 Shilling (3,401 Franc) | 6,045 Franc | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,587 Shilling (4,434 Franc) | 3,857 Franc | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,979 Shilling (1,840 Franc) | 936 Franc | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,898 Shilling (1,341 Franc) | 1,329 Franc | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,059 Shilling (5,115 Franc) | 3,107 Franc | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 25% more expensive than in Kigali (Rwanda) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dar es Salaam | Kigali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,906 Shilling (16,607 Franc) | 14,168 Franc | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,361 Shilling (10,343 Franc) | 9,390 Franc | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47,591 Shilling (22,012 Franc) | 55,136 Franc | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70,267 Shilling (32,501 Franc) | 26,506 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,575 Shilling (6,279 Franc) | 6,283 Franc | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (2,313 Franc) | 3,102 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,957 Shilling (1,368 Franc) | 1,072 Franc | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 987,698 Shilling (456,843 Franc) | 302,163 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 213 Shilling (99 Franc) | 75 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,215 Shilling (69,479 Franc) | 47,591 Franc | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,174 Shilling (2,393 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 58 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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