Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,171 Shilling (21 zł) | 35 zł | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Shilling (28 zł) | 27 zł | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Shilling (6 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (1.85 zł) | 11 zł | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Shilling (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Shilling (3.70 zł) | 3.88 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Shilling (3.70 zł) | 3.41 zł | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (3.39 zł) | 4.14 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Shilling (22 zł) | 29 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,500 Shilling (4.63 zł) | 8 zł | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Shilling (1.85 zł) | 3.77 zł | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 49% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (1,851 zł) | 5,783 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Shilling (925 zł) | 4,418 zł | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (370 zł) | 911 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (925 zł) | 3,202 zł | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Shilling (463 zł) | 2,469 zł | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (370 zł) | 421 zł | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,217 Shilling (76 zł) | 55 zł | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Shilling (3,702 zł) | 1,620 zł | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Shilling (185 zł) | 502 zł | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (83 zł) | 41 zł | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 29 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 80% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (46 zł) | 338 zł | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (35 zł) | 141 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (86 zł) | 339 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (51 zł) | 388 zł | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 56% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (7,404 zł) | 103,735 zł | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,813 Shilling (5.21 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (50 zł) | 115 zł | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (19 zł) | 48 zł | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (93 zł) | 169 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (7 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (2.96 zł) | 10 zł | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (25 zł) | 55 zł | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 49% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Tanzania | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (33 zł) | 84 zł | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (28 zł) | 58 zł | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 183 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (135 zł) | 176 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (26 zł) | 23 zł | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (370 zł) | 2,602 zł | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (0.19 zł) | 0.32 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Shilling (56 zł) | 142 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,369 Shilling (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,472 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 47% cheaper than in Poland
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