Cost of living in Austria compared to Tanzania
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Food | + 161% | |||
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Food in Austria is 161% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (38,539 Shilling) | 14,277 Shilling | + 170% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21,636 Shilling) | 7,454 Shilling | + 190% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (15,284 Shilling) | 6,318 Shilling | + 142% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (3,056 Shilling) | 1,848 Shilling | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.33 (14,906 Shilling) | 5,511 Shilling | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (7,727 Shilling) | 2,308 Shilling | + 235% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (18,568 Shilling) | 3,956 Shilling | + 369% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (6,202 Shilling) | 3,370 Shilling | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (5,211 Shilling) | 1,153 Shilling | + 352% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (2,983 Shilling) | 2,348 Shilling | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (26,443 Shilling) | 12,676 Shilling | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (5,581 Shilling) | 1,755 Shilling | + 218% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (4,261 Shilling) | 1,459 Shilling | + 192% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Austria is 104% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,441 (4,031,742 Shilling) | 1,692,620 Shilling | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,108 (3,100,099 Shilling) | 654,101 Shilling | + 374% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (438,441 Shilling) | 160,135 Shilling | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,132 (3,167,991 Shilling) | 1,637,760 Shilling | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €657 (1,837,356 Shilling) | 644,652 Shilling | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (285,681 Shilling) | 307,982 Shilling | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (67,871 Shilling) | 69,990 Shilling | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | €499 (1,395,899 Shilling) | 794,737 Shilling | + 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (250,865 Shilling) | 238,410 Shilling | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (48,310 Shilling) | 5,049 Shilling | + 857% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (39,389 Shilling) | 7,649 Shilling | + 415% | |
Clothes | + 575% | |||
Clothes in Austria is 575% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (261,374 Shilling) | 26,327 Shilling | + 893% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (97,390 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 418% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (238,141 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 414% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (354,312 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 1180% | |
Transportation | + 248% | |||
Transportation in Austria is 248% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,332 (62,470,255 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1462% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.10 (3,072 Shilling) | 2,216 Shilling | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (135,044 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 403% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Austria is 35% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (22,771 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (25,457 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 155% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (218,244 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.93 (16,601 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.75 (7,701 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (8,802 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (3,864 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.87 (5,233 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 227% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (64,802 Shilling) | 13,930 Shilling | + 365% | |
Entertainment | + 131% | |||
Entertainment in Austria is 131% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (96,823 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 435% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (54,282 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 263% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (247,589 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (151,112 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (29,171 Shilling) | 14,005 Shilling | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (9,959 Shilling) | 4,797 Shilling | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.63 (10,167 Shilling) | 4,139 Shilling | + 146% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (1,377,954 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 589% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (235 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (103,478 Shilling) | 61,101 Shilling | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (15,730 Shilling) | 4,564 Shilling | + 245% | |
TOTAL | + 147% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Austria is 147% more expensive than in Tanzania
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