Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (28,584 Shilling) | 14,277 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (18,151 Shilling) | 7,454 Shilling | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (12,611 Shilling) | 6,318 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (4,370 Shilling) | 1,848 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (9,139 Shilling) | 5,511 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (4,351 Shilling) | 2,308 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (14,785 Shilling) | 3,956 Shilling | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (5,573 Shilling) | 3,370 Shilling | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (2,920 Shilling) | 1,153 Shilling | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (8,478 Shilling) | 2,348 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (49,847 Shilling) | 12,676 Shilling | + 293% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (4,956 Shilling) | 1,755 Shilling | + 182% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (2,968 Shilling) | 1,459 Shilling | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 139% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (4,852,835 Shilling) | 1,692,620 Shilling | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (3,616,408 Shilling) | 654,101 Shilling | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (433,223 Shilling) | 160,135 Shilling | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (3,058,338 Shilling) | 1,637,760 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (2,155,814 Shilling) | 644,652 Shilling | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (230,314 Shilling) | 307,982 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (174,698 Shilling) | 69,990 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (599,895 Shilling) | 794,737 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (236,977 Shilling) | 238,410 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (23,513 Shilling) | 5,049 Shilling | + 366% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (20,562 Shilling) | 7,649 Shilling | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 534% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 534% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (142,323 Shilling) | 26,327 Shilling | + 441% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (130,433 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 594% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (213,638 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 361% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (218,103 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 688% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 130% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (54,005,767 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1250% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (1,303 Shilling) | 2,216 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (80,323 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (11,585 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (31,572 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (164,077 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (19,251 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (10,734 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (11,650 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (7,468 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (7,889 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 393% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (47,619 Shilling) | 13,930 Shilling | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 195% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (119,575 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 561% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (52,986 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (375,396 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (166,287 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (46,429 Shilling) | 14,005 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (13,536 Shilling) | 4,797 Shilling | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (28,405 Shilling) | 4,139 Shilling | + 586% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (1,267,773 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 534% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (401 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (187,393 Shilling) | 61,101 Shilling | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (12,093 Shilling) | 4,564 Shilling | + 165% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,866 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in Tanzania
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