Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (37,420 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 969% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (20,600 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (9,997 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (2,036 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.57 (8,279 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (9,282 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 828% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (15,719 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (7,313 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (3,061 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (5,883 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (25,369 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (4,602 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (4,985 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (7,679,064 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,142 (4,965,744 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (387,561 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,359 (5,469,050 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 1723% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (3,706,715 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1753% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (250,969 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (164,420 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (745,426 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (289,263 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (25,312 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (55,617 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (120,257 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (90,466 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (212,164 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 324% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (277,291 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1009% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (54,390,684 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (1,964 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (167,950 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (36,832 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (15,983 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (38,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (243,533 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (18,289 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (8,053 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (14,156 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (8,676 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (3,569 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 396% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (54,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (105,154 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (66,315 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 374% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (646,588 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 4518% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (215,428 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (32,528 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (11,416 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (19,284 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (910,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (1,363 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (125,806 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (21,795 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 38,963,523 Shilling ($16,804) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 23,100,000 Shilling in Tanga.
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