Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 24% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Tanzania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,171 Shilling (521 Дин.) | 999 Дин. | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Shilling (699 Дин.) | 790 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (395 Дин.) | 394 Дин. | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Shilling (163 Дин.) | 136 Дин. | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling (196 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (47 Дин.) | 157 Дин. | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Shilling (466 Дин.) | 563 Дин. | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Shilling (93 Дин.) | 99 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Shilling (93 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (85 Дин.) | 79 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Shilling (559 Дин.) | 861 Дин. | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,500 Shilling (117 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Shilling (47 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 40% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Tanzania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (46,619 Дин.) | 125,737 Дин. | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Shilling (23,309 Дин.) | 68,671 Дин. | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (9,324 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (23,309 Дин.) | 62,151 Дин. | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Shilling (11,655 Дин.) | 40,526 Дин. | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (9,324 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,217 Shilling (1,921 Дин.) | 2,344 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Shilling (93,238 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Shilling (4,662 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (2,098 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 712 Дин. | - | |
| Clothes | - 85% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 85% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Tanzania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (1,165 Дин.) | 10,692 Дин. | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (876 Дин.) | 5,268 Дин. | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (2,162 Дин.) | 10,864 Дин. | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (1,290 Дин.) | 14,590 Дин. | - 91% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Tanzania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (186,475 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,813 Shilling (131 Дин.) | 184 Дин. | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (1,251 Дин.) | 2,906 Дин. | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 27% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Tanzania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 694 Дин. | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (466 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (2,331 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (668 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (312 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (294 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (184 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (75 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (635 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 66% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Tanzania | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (843 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (697 Дин.) | 1,267 Дин. | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,799 Дин. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (3,396 Дин.) | 4,802 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (650 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (233 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (199 Дин.) | 245 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (9,324 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (4.66 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Shilling (1,399 Дин.) | 3,538 Дин. | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,369 Shilling (297 Дин.) | 412 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 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 514 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 48% cheaper than in Serbia
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