Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 14% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 70% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 264 (30,359 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | 767% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 119 (13,636 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | 95% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 53 (6,108 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (2,392 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | 99% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (4,020 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 21 (2,444 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | 144% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 67 (7,741 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 38 (4,361 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 22 (2,579 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | 222% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 23 (2,691 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 220 (25,312 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 153% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 28 (3,192 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 28% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 19 (2,137 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | 42% |
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 18,050 (2,073,058 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 7,447 (855,251 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 623 (71,529 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 8,478 (973,749 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | 225% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 4,126 (473,930 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | 137% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 466 (53,571 Shilling) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 413 (47,378 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 6,874 (789,502 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,295 (263,625 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 94 (10,760 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 102 (11,733 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 25% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 860 (98,751 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 637 (73,131 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,485 (170,603 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | 241% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,119 (128,482 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | 414% |
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 356,933 (40,994,054 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (2,256 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 618 (70,988 Shilling) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 135 (15,452 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 88 (10,140 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 69% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 141 (16,244 Shilling) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 524 (60,219 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 70 (8,002 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 50 (5,767 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 58 (6,646 Shilling) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 31 (3,556 Shilling) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 23 (2,646 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | 267% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 183 (21,043 Shilling) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Tanga (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 271 (31,149 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 160 (18,419 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 788 (90,524 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | 547% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 750 (86,106 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 112 (12,895 Shilling) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 74 (8,548 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 37 (4,273 Shilling) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 9,863 (1,132,718 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.35 (384 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 781 (89,695 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | 40% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (6,908 Shilling) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 7,643,054 Shilling (Mex$ 66,548) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,730,000 Shilling in Tanga.