Cost of living in Tanzania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,939 Shilling (₨385) | ₨367 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,833 Shilling (₨416) | ₨334 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,000 Shilling (₨246) | ₨164 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,011 Shilling (₨106) | ₨57 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,980 Shilling (₨140) | ₨89 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,847 Shilling (₨65) | ₨42 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,051 Shilling (₨283) | ₨229 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,227 Shilling (₨43) | ₨160 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,562 Shilling (₨125) | ₨31 | + 306% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,446 Shilling (₨86) | ₨157 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,656 Shilling (₨586) | ₨764 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,395 Shilling (₨119) | ₨91 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,192 Shilling (₨42) | ₨38 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 853,839 Shilling (₨30,023) | ₨45,938 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,559 Shilling (₨14,155) | ₨27,115 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 124,484 Shilling (₨4,377) | ₨5,505 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (₨17,581) | ₨23,473 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,360 Shilling (₨9,647) | ₨14,115 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 151,280 Shilling (₨5,319) | ₨5,687 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,392 Shilling (₨1,244) | ₨682 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,244,840 Shilling (₨43,771) | ₨29,559 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 197,441 Shilling (₨6,942) | ₨12,077 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (₨1,582) | ₨540 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨589 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Shilling (₨246) | ₨2,517 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,484 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Shilling (₨527) | ₨3,996 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 Shilling (₨703) | ₨2,931 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,317,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,650 Shilling (₨93) | ₨108 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (₨944) | ₨1,125 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Shilling (₨211) | ₨139 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (₨352) | ₨251 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39,226 Shilling (₨1,379) | ₨1,242 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Shilling (₨176) | ₨408 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,750 Shilling (₨132) | ₨211 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (₨222) | ₨261 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Shilling (₨141) | ₨174 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Shilling (₨105) | ₨90 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨176) | ₨289 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tanzania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,000 Shilling (₨246) | ₨1,485 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Shilling (₨352) | ₨636 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,554 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (₨2,562) | ₨1,725 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Shilling (₨70) | ₨729 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (₨176) | ₨200 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Shilling (₨70) | ₨180 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 Shilling (₨10,549) | ₨47,352 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 628 Shilling (₨22) | ₨1.08 | + 1953% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,619 Shilling (₨1,463) | ₨1,667 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,350 Shilling (₨153) | ₨265 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,271 prices entered by 1,222 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is about the same as in India
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