Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (34,811 Shilling) | 5,957 Shilling | + 484% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (17,349 Shilling) | 11,373 Shilling | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (11,542 Shilling) | 6,092 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (4,256 Shilling) | 2,633 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (9,609 Shilling) | 4,888 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (4,686 Shilling) | 2,145 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (18,071 Shilling) | 7,125 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (5,882 Shilling) | 5,720 Shilling | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (3,212 Shilling) | 1,604 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (10,707 Shilling) | 2,461 Shilling | + 335% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (46,581 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (4,760 Shilling) | 2,829 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (2,490 Shilling) | 1,363 Shilling | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (4,714,650 Shilling) | 2,209,830 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (3,222,036 Shilling) | 733,571 Shilling | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 707 (447,196 Shilling) | 126,454 Shilling | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,019 (3,175,826 Shilling) | 924,328 Shilling | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,401 (2,151,964 Shilling) | 893,304 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 396 (250,783 Shilling) | 89,563 Shilling | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (189,522 Shilling) | 54,322 Shilling | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (684,104 Shilling) | 634,937 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (195,092 Shilling) | 270,394 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (24,706 Shilling) | 11,641 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (20,142 Shilling) | 17,547 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (144,778 Shilling) | 69,935 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (138,971 Shilling) | 63,678 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (225,669 Shilling) | 77,975 Shilling | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (240,905 Shilling) | 121,488 Shilling | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 141% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (54,455,777 Shilling) | 17,807,600 Shilling | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (1,379 Shilling) | 2,309 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (140,886 Shilling) | 33,221 Shilling | + 324% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (12,540 Shilling) | 7,109 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (34,461 Shilling) | 16,154 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (182,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (15,821 Shilling) | 6,934 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (10,521 Shilling) | 6,954 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (12,539 Shilling) | 5,232 Shilling | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (7,319 Shilling) | 3,159 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (7,674 Shilling) | 1,722 Shilling | + 346% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (46,209 Shilling) | 11,578 Shilling | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 195% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (114,324 Shilling) | 19,189 Shilling | + 496% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (50,591 Shilling) | 23,055 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (332,561 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (214,761 Shilling) | 68,846 Shilling | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (46,859 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 290% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (15,413 Shilling) | 4,622 Shilling | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (28,411 Shilling) | 2,410 Shilling | + 1079% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (1,045,515 Shilling) | 428,584 Shilling | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (453 Shilling) | 343 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (230,265 Shilling) | 79,975 Shilling | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (13,138 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,233 prices entered by 447 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 154% more expensive than in Tanzania
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