List of prices in Dar es Salaam
Current as of Jul 2022.
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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9,400 Shilling
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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14,201 Shilling
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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7,607 Shilling
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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2,749 Shilling
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12 eggs, large
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5,060 Shilling
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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2,194 Shilling
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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8,883 Shilling
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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5,915 Shilling
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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1,694 Shilling
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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2,252 Shilling
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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15,875 Shilling
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2 liters of coca-cola
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2,931 Shilling
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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1,111 Shilling
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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2,918,040 Shilling
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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2,032,650 Shilling
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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268,852 Shilling
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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1,571,060 Shilling
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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897,620 Shilling
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
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154,738 Shilling
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
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81,315 Shilling
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40” flat screen tv
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1,045,550 Shilling
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
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315,489 Shilling
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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17,482 Shilling
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
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12,316 Shilling
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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87,180 Shilling
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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72,350 Shilling
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1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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77,501 Shilling
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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121,788 Shilling
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
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31,572,600 Shilling
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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2,286 Shilling
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Monthly ticket public transport
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41,151 Shilling
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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26,071 Shilling
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
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12,058 Shilling
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
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21,529 Shilling
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Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
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43,614 Shilling
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1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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6,631 Shilling
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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7,353 Shilling
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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9,587 Shilling
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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3,979 Shilling
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Tube of toothpaste
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2,898 Shilling
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
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11,059 Shilling
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
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35,906 Shilling
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2 tickets to the movies
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22,361 Shilling
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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47,591 Shilling
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
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70,267 Shilling
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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13,575 Shilling
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
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4,862 Shilling
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
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2,957 Shilling
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
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987,698 Shilling
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
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213 Shilling
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1 month of gym membership in business district
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171,357 Shilling
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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5,051 Shilling
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These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 14 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: July 02, 2022