Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 105% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (33,351 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (19,416 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (9,727 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (4,294 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (9,438 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (3,438 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (15,307 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (4,974 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (2,588 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (8,103 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | + 343% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (35,704 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (5,486 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (2,495 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 291% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (5,729,570 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (4,279,069 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 756% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (521,351 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (3,478,338 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 596% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (2,271,098 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 808% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (350,860 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (220,571 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (942,475 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (211,888 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (27,914 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (28,497 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 555% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 555% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (144,882 Shilling) | 24,996 Shilling | + 480% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (133,035 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 608% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (219,724 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 374% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (220,991 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 698% | |
| Transportation | + 286% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 286% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (62,460,029 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1462% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (2,199 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (181,916 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 578% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 124% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (14,591 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (24,084 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (211,242 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (16,749 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (11,368 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (15,021 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (8,832 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (12,395 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 675% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (35,018 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 286% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 286% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (125,722 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 595% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (62,551 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (152,423 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (213,257 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (49,672 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (13,671 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (28,774 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | + 574% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (1,185,645 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 493% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (340 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (190,351 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 535% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (12,345 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 240% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,231 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 240% more expensive than in Tanzania
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