Cost of living in Tanzania compared to Slovakia
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tanzania is 28% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Tanzania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,171 Shilling (€4.46) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Shilling (€5.99) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,471 Shilling (€3.38) | €3.19 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Shilling (€1.40) | €0.73 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,200 Shilling (€1.68) | €2.25 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Shilling (€0.40) | €1.68 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,000 Shilling (€4.00) | €5.99 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Shilling (€0.80) | €1.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Shilling (€0.80) | €1.05 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,830 Shilling (€0.73) | €0.79 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Shilling (€4.79) | €5.34 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,500 Shilling (€1.00) | €1.43 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Shilling (€0.40) | €0.86 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Tanzania is 46% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Tanzania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Shilling (€400) | €1,089 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500,000 Shilling (€200) | €591 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Shilling (€80) | €96 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,000 Shilling (€200) | €835 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Shilling (€100) | €501 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200,000 Shilling (€80) | €67 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,217 Shilling (€16) | €11 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Shilling (€799) | €344 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Shilling (€40) | €169 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,000 Shilling (€18) | €19 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 89% | |||
| Clothes in Tanzania is 89% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Tanzania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,996 Shilling (€10) | €81 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,800 Shilling (€8) | €80 | - 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,367 Shilling (€19) | €100 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,676 Shilling (€11) | €80 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Tanzania is 63% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Tanzania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Shilling (€1,598) | €24,454 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,813 Shilling (€1.12) | €1.73 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,840 Shilling (€11) | €33 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Tanzania is 31% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Tanzania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (€4.00) | €4.79 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Shilling (€20) | €50 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,325 Shilling (€5.72) | €2.44 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,686 Shilling (€2.67) | €3.76 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,309 Shilling (€2.52) | €2.91 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,940 Shilling (€1.57) | €1.46 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Shilling (€0.64) | €2.08 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,627 Shilling (€5.44) | €21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tanzania is 52% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Tanzania | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,093 Shilling (€7) | €27 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,943 Shilling (€5.97) | €23 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €162 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,855 Shilling (€29) | €46 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,936 Shilling (€5.57) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Shilling (€2.00) | €2.19 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,268 Shilling (€1.71) | €2.00 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 200,000 Shilling (€80) | €293 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Shilling (€0.04) | €0.11 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Shilling (€12) | €30 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6,369 Shilling (€2.54) | €4.74 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 162 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tanzania is 53% cheaper than in Slovakia
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