Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (30,268 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 765% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (18,732 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (7,986 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (1,959 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.03 (4,718 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.38 (5,517 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.78 (11,074 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (6,783 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (2,785 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (6,902 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (30,483 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (3,938 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (3,509 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,870 (4,336,159 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,355 (3,141,665 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (434,270 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,136 (2,634,801 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 778% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $792 (1,837,583 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 819% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (236,853 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (117,978 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (689,065 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (317,100 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (22,061 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (38,705 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (100,836 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (122,442 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (202,704 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (307,884 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1132% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,900 (50,784,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (1,168 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (82,221 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (51,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.16 (11,973 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (31,907 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (279,783 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (14,322 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (6,729 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (11,384 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (6,363 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (3,221 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 347% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (43,557 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (96,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (52,704 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (472,320 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 3274% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (158,699 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (23,064 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (11,472 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (11,637 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (890,814 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (275 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (140,343 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (16,018 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 18,415,089 Shilling ($7,941) in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 13,100,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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