Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 72% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 264 (30,698 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 777% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 119 (13,788 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (6,177 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (2,419 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (4,065 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (2,471 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 147% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (7,828 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (4,410 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (2,608 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 226% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (2,721 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 (25,594 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 156% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (3,228 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (2,161 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 44% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,050 (2,096,212 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (864,803 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 623 (72,328 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,478 (984,625 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (479,223 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 466 (54,169 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 (47,907 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,874 (798,320 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,295 (266,570 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 94 (10,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 102 (11,864 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 860 (99,854 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 637 (73,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,485 (172,508 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 245% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (129,918 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 420% | |
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$ 356,933 (41,451,916 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (2,281 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 618 (71,781 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 135 (15,624 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 88 (10,254 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 141 (16,426 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (60,892 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (8,092 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (5,832 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (6,720 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (3,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (2,675 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 272% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (21,278 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 271 (31,497 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (18,624 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (91,535 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 554% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (87,067 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 112 (13,039 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (8,644 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (4,321 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (1,145,369 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.35 (389 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 781 (90,697 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (6,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 7,530,807 Shilling (Mex$ 64,846) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,610,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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