Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 94% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (34,068 Shilling) | 12,302 Shilling | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (25,274 Shilling) | 8,451 Shilling | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (13,051 Shilling) | 11,190 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (4,686 Shilling) | 4,500 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (9,305 Shilling) | 5,326 Shilling | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (4,490 Shilling) | 3,843 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (13,731 Shilling) | 19,552 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (6,505 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.47 (3,279 Shilling) | 2,622 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (7,026 Shilling) | 2,009 Shilling | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (43,510 Shilling) | 23,472 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (5,453 Shilling) | 2,167 Shilling | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.06 (3,714 Shilling) | 1,488 Shilling | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 390% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 390% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,225 (10,439,235 Shilling) | 1,297,780 Shilling | + 704% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,147 (6,712,760 Shilling) | 487,138 Shilling | + 1278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 (562,227 Shilling) | 128,282 Shilling | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 (5,898,421 Shilling) | 869,187 Shilling | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 (3,860,828 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 661% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 (425,692 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 331 (242,904 Shilling) | 64,659 Shilling | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 (595,041 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (251,023 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (23,955 Shilling) | 25,506 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (21,154 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 212% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 212% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 263 (193,235 Shilling) | 22,603 Shilling | + 755% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (167,345 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (299,004 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 (307,660 Shilling) | 53,184 Shilling | + 478% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 153% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 (70,560,181 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 (2,113 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 (198,279 Shilling) | 36,792 Shilling | + 439% | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 174% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (16,213 Shilling) | 12,188 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 (72,816 Shilling) | 10,547 Shilling | + 590% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 315 (230,796 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 669% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (15,096 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (15,833 Shilling) | 8,373 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (16,191 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (7,958 Shilling) | 4,711 Shilling | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (11,574 Shilling) | 5,050 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 (30,092 Shilling) | 12,832 Shilling | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (131,107 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (70,479 Shilling) | 18,408 Shilling | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 (355,346 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 788% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 (208,055 Shilling) | 64,935 Shilling | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (57,038 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 863% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (16,234 Shilling) | 5,264 Shilling | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (33,033 Shilling) | 2,192 Shilling | + 1407% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,716 (1,259,191 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.20 (884 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 321 (235,851 Shilling) | 84,950 Shilling | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (15,827 Shilling) | 5,220 Shilling | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 929 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 184% more expensive than in Tanzania
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