Cost of living in Austria compared to Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 146% | |||
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Food in Austria is 146% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (43,486 Shilling) | 12,302 Shilling | + 253% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (29,044 Shilling) | 8,451 Shilling | + 244% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.37 (14,250 Shilling) | 11,190 Shilling | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (3,674 Shilling) | 4,500 Shilling | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.80 (15,381 Shilling) | 5,326 Shilling | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (12,130 Shilling) | 3,843 Shilling | + 216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (22,442 Shilling) | 19,552 Shilling | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (6,449 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.86 (7,594 Shilling) | 2,622 Shilling | + 190% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (3,371 Shilling) | 2,009 Shilling | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (31,645 Shilling) | 23,472 Shilling | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (9,236 Shilling) | 2,167 Shilling | + 326% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.42 (6,406 Shilling) | 1,488 Shilling | + 331% | |
Housing | + 141% | |||
Housing in Austria is 141% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,626 (4,312,640 Shilling) | 1,297,780 Shilling | + 232% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (3,059,717 Shilling) | 487,138 Shilling | + 528% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €246 (651,441 Shilling) | 128,282 Shilling | + 408% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €998 (2,646,726 Shilling) | 869,187 Shilling | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 (1,917,010 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 278% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (293,519 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (75,044 Shilling) | 64,659 Shilling | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | €482 (1,278,216 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (303,015 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (36,519 Shilling) | 25,506 Shilling | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (50,643 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 227% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 227% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (256,633 Shilling) | 22,603 Shilling | + 1035% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (121,168 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €122 (323,555 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 240% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €212 (561,770 Shilling) | 53,184 Shilling | + 956% | |
Transportation | + 116% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 116% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €40,436 (107,225,981 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | + 152% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (4,103 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (110,230 Shilling) | 36,792 Shilling | + 200% | |
Personal Care | + 198% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 198% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 (37,972 Shilling) | 12,188 Shilling | + 212% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (34,290 Shilling) | 10,547 Shilling | + 225% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (402,736 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 1242% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (13,259 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (10,678 Shilling) | 8,373 Shilling | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (16,767 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (5,322 Shilling) | 4,711 Shilling | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.33 (8,826 Shilling) | 5,050 Shilling | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €35 (93,287 Shilling) | 12,832 Shilling | + 627% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 43% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Austria | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (123,406 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (57,044 Shilling) | 18,408 Shilling | + 210% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €270 (716,939 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 1692% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (167,284 Shilling) | 64,935 Shilling | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (32,509 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 449% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.99 (13,232 Shilling) | 5,264 Shilling | + 151% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (14,145 Shilling) | 2,192 Shilling | + 545% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €689 (1,828,333 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (260 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (123,168 Shilling) | 84,950 Shilling | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (16,405 Shilling) | 5,380 Shilling | + 205% | |
TOTAL | + 120% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Austria is 120% more expensive than in Tanzania
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