Cost of living in Tanzania compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,171 Shilling ($4.73) | $10 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Shilling ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling ($3.59) | $2.16 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Shilling ($1.48) | $2.00 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling ($1.78) | $2.45 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling ($0.42) | $1.75 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Shilling ($4.24) | $4.07 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Shilling ($0.85) | $2.96 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Shilling ($0.85) | $2.13 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling ($0.77) | $1.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Shilling ($5.08) | $17 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,500 Shilling ($1.06) | $1.98 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Shilling ($0.42) | $0.97 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 39% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling ($424) | $1,143 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Shilling ($212) | $675 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling ($85) | $74 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling ($212) | $567 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Shilling ($106) | $387 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling ($85) | $46 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,217 Shilling ($17) | $27 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Shilling ($847) | $362 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Shilling ($42) | $85 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling ($19) | $8 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 81% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling ($11) | $54 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling ($8) | $42 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling ($20) | $97 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling ($12) | $74 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling ($1,694) | $16,710 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,813 Shilling ($1.19) | $1.20 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling ($11) | $30 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 37% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling ($4.24) | $15 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling ($21) | $32 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling ($6) | $5.36 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling ($2.83) | $3.67 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling ($2.67) | $5.85 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling ($1.67) | $2.22 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling ($0.68) | $1.10 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling ($5.77) | $11 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 56% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Tanzania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling ($8) | $17 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling ($31) | $39 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling ($5.90) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling ($2.12) | $4.63 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling ($1.81) | $1.72 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling ($85) | $611 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling ($0.04) | $0.16 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Shilling ($13) | $37 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,369 Shilling ($2.70) | $9 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 570 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 48% cheaper than in El Salvador
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