Cost of living in Austria compared to Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (39,303 Shilling) | 18,115 Shilling | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (25,643 Shilling) | 18,328 Shilling | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (19,346 Shilling) | 12,456 Shilling | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (3,943 Shilling) | 3,007 Shilling | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.45 (14,494 Shilling) | 4,612 Shilling | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (10,029 Shilling) | 4,009 Shilling | + 150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (19,612 Shilling) | 13,854 Shilling | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (5,897 Shilling) | 3,395 Shilling | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.38 (6,333 Shilling) | 4,439 Shilling | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (3,198 Shilling) | 3,258 Shilling | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (18,426 Shilling) | 21,391 Shilling | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.92 (7,758 Shilling) | 3,082 Shilling | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.03 (5,393 Shilling) | 1,710 Shilling | + 215% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Austria is 80% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,616 (4,295,542 Shilling) | 1,619,710 Shilling | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (2,987,902 Shilling) | 1,382,090 Shilling | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €268 (713,507 Shilling) | 238,279 Shilling | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €946 (2,513,113 Shilling) | 2,207,460 Shilling | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €675 (1,792,890 Shilling) | 531,422 Shilling | + 237% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (291,942 Shilling) | 151,280 Shilling | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (76,419 Shilling) | 44,322 Shilling | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | €411 (1,092,546 Shilling) | 1,041,640 Shilling | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (302,864 Shilling) | 311,381 Shilling | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (29,297 Shilling) | 30,887 Shilling | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (42,453 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (238,409 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 3306% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (105,194 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (220,287 Shilling) | 139,650 Shilling | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (271,776 Shilling) | 97,164 Shilling | + 180% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 145% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 (73,546,939 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (4,563 Shilling) | 2,755 Shilling | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (128,620 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 379% | |
Personal Care | + 176% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 176% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (23,583 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 293% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (34,365 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 244% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €130 (346,722 Shilling) | 43,647 Shilling | + 694% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (13,288 Shilling) | 4,402 Shilling | + 202% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (7,941 Shilling) | 7,488 Shilling | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (8,930 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (5,779 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (5,556 Shilling) | 3,299 Shilling | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (50,737 Shilling) | 13,971 Shilling | + 263% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 59% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (104,270 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 161% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (59,486 Shilling) | 15,881 Shilling | + 275% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (171,271 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (163,949 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 125% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (25,965 Shilling) | 6,784 Shilling | + 283% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (9,774 Shilling) | 6,891 Shilling | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.85 (10,240 Shilling) | 2,598 Shilling | + 294% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (1,314,314 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 338% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.04 (106 Shilling) | 628 Shilling | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (82,550 Shilling) | 38,039 Shilling | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (16,069 Shilling) | 4,350 Shilling | + 269% | |
TOTAL | + 93% |

These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Austria is 93% more expensive than in Tanzania
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