Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania)
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| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, Texas (United States) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (30,261 Shilling) | - | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (18,727 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | 836% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.44 (7,984 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.84 (1,959 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.03 (4,717 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.38 (5,515 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | 176% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.78 (11,071 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.92 (6,781 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.20 (2,784 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.98 (6,900 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 176% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 (30,476 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 408% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.70 (3,937 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | 162% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.51 (3,509 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | 251% |
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| San Antonio, Texas (United States) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,855 (4,300,307 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,355 (3,140,920 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $187 (434,167 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | 1347% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,136 (2,634,177 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | 1071% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $792 (1,837,147 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $102 (236,797 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | 689% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $51 (117,950 Shilling) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $297 (688,902 Shilling) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $137 (317,025 Shilling) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (22,055 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | 635% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 (38,696 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| San Antonio, Texas (United States) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $43 (100,812 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $53 (122,413 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $87 (202,656 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $133 (307,811 Shilling) | - | - |
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| San Antonio, Texas (United States) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,979 (50,956,749 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.50 (1,168 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $36 (82,433 Shilling) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $22 (51,787 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| San Antonio, Texas (United States) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.16 (11,970 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $14 (31,900 Shilling) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $121 (279,716 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 2697% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (14,319 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $2.90 (6,727 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.91 (11,381 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | 185% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.74 (6,362 Shilling) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.39 (3,220 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $19 (43,546 Shilling) | - | - |
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| San Antonio, Texas (United States) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $42 (96,573 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $23 (52,691 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $204 (472,208 Shilling) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $68 (158,662 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $10 (23,059 Shilling) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.95 (11,469 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.02 (11,634 Shilling) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $384 (890,602 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.12 (275 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $61 (140,310 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (16,014 Shilling) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 22,452,341 Shilling ($9,684) in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,800,000 Shilling in Tabora.