Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 149% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (32,442 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 827% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (17,281 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 147% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (9,526 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (1,382 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (6,098 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (8,163 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 716% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (14,513 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (6,879 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (3,503 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 338% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (6,533 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (37,485 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 275% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (3,944 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (4,261 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 184% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,878 (4,354,084 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (2,951,594 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (371,207 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (3,053,433 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 918% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $941 (2,180,831 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 990% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (276,215 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (98,738 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 147% | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (761,632 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (239,234 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (24,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (55,732 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (103,851 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (85,414 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (211,452 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 323% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (234,939 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 840% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (56,325,209 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (1,474 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (200,923 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (33,890 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (11,739 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (39,217 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (238,756 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (14,531 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (7,213 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (14,852 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (7,736 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (4,326 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 501% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (49,312 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (82,103 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (50,242 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 259% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (229,584 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 1540% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (145,131 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (24,184 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (13,098 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (12,832 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (1,067,601 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (1,344 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (90,514 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (17,631 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 20,263,778 Shilling ($8,739) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 14,300,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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