Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,267 Shilling (€5.78) | €15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,835 Shilling (€4.39) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (€3.43) | €4.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Shilling (€0.92) | €1.09 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,841 Shilling (€1.96) | €3.87 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,437 Shilling (€0.99) | €2.47 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,230 Shilling (€3.33) | €5.59 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,812 Shilling (€1.14) | €2.80 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,423 Shilling (€0.58) | €1.55 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (€0.74) | €1.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,108 Shilling (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,068 Shilling (€1.24) | €3.16 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,279 Shilling (€0.52) | €1.41 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,605,850 Shilling (€1,055) | €2,058 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 654,101 Shilling (€265) | €1,674 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 160,135 Shilling (€65) | €214 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,410,930 Shilling (€571) | €1,392 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 644,652 Shilling (€261) | €1,102 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307,982 Shilling (€125) | €128 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,602 Shilling (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 794,737 Shilling (€322) | €369 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 238,410 Shilling (€97) | €121 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,049 Shilling (€2.04) | €14 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,898 Shilling (€2.39) | €16 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 86% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 86% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (€10) | €91 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (€8) | €43 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (€19) | €98 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (€11) | €144 | - 92% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 80% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (€1,620) | €29,097 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,572 Shilling (€1.04) | €2.13 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (€11) | €84 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.40 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (€4.05) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 Shilling (€12) | €56 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (€5.80) | €5.40 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (€2.71) | €3.38 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (€2.56) | €4.14 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (€1.60) | €1.71 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (€0.65) | €2.02 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (€5.52) | €24 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Tanzania | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (€7) | €58 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (€6) | €24 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €248 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (€30) | €75 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (€5.64) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,797 Shilling (€1.94) | €3.23 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (€1.73) | €4.99 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (€81) | €549 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (€0.04) | €0.13 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,000 Shilling (€61) | €42 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,868 Shilling (€3.59) | €7 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 62% cheaper than in Netherlands
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