Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 70% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 272 (30,518 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 772% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 115 (12,902 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (5,994 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (2,334 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 34 (3,869 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (2,505 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 151% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (8,009 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (4,423 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (2,599 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 225% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (2,803 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 240 (26,949 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 169% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (3,118 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (2,111 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 41% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,522 (2,077,275 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (835,170 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 602 (67,483 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,248 (924,997 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (462,802 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 473 (53,070 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 421 (47,183 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,877 (771,291 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,131 (238,975 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 100 (11,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 111 (12,498 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 868 (97,358 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 727 (81,537 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,591 (178,447 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 257% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,233 (138,285 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 453% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 352,458 (39,529,637 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (2,193 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 638 (71,505 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (14,700 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 (10,446 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 214 (23,972 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 481 (53,925 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 69 (7,709 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (5,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (5,908 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 33 (3,683 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (2,544 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 253% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 204 (22,852 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 268 (30,106 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (17,699 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (88,398 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 531% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 771 (86,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (13,708 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (8,470 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 38 (4,211 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (1,106,122 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.16 (354 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 795 (89,125 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (6,746 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 7,011,406 Shilling (Mex$ 62,516) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,210,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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