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Cost of Living & Prices:
Tanzania vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Tanzania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.75 times less for grocery shopping in Tanzania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.67 EUR (3.03 USD) in Tanzania and 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Tanzania.

2.67 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.85 EUR (0.96 USD) in Tanzania and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Tanzania.

0.85 EUR
2.11 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.03 EUR (3.44 USD) in Tanzania and 18.51 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Tanzania.

3.03 EUR
18.51 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.95 EUR (5.62 USD) in Tanzania and 15.87 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Tanzania.

4.95 EUR
15.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.14 EUR (3.56 USD) in Tanzania and 15.36 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Tanzania.

3.14 EUR
15.36 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Tanzania and 14.11 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Tanzania.

1.32 EUR
14.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Tanzania and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Tanzania.

0.79 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.5 EUR (1.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Tanzania and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Tanzania.

1.50 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in Tanzania and 3.47 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Tanzania.

1.51 EUR
3.47 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.82 EUR (14.54 USD) in Tanzania and 22.04 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Tanzania.

12.82 EUR
22.04 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Tanzania and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Tanzania.

0.59 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.49 EUR (0.55 USD) in Tanzania and 3.77 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Tanzania.

0.49 EUR
3.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.77 EUR (7.67 USD) in Tanzania and 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Tanzania.

6.77 EUR
14.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Tanzania and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Tanzania.

0.83 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Tanzania and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Tanzania.

0.89 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Tanzania and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Tanzania.

0.83 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Tanzania and 3.76 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Tanzania.

0.67 EUR
3.76 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.77 EUR (0.87 USD) in Tanzania and 7.25 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Tanzania.

0.77 EUR
7.25 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.66 EUR (14.36 USD) in Tanzania and 7.92 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United States.

12.66 EUR
7.92 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Tanzania and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Tanzania.

0.90 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.35 EUR (0.39 USD) in Tanzania and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Tanzania.

0.35 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Tanzania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.79 times less for meals in restaurants in Tanzania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.38 EUR (1.56 USD) in Tanzania and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Tanzania.

1.38 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.25 EUR (0.28 USD) in Tanzania and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Tanzania.

0.25 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Tanzania and 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Tanzania.

0.83 EUR
7.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Tanzania and 8.82 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Tanzania.

1.32 EUR
8.82 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.95 EUR (5.62 USD) in Tanzania and 10.58 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Tanzania.

4.95 EUR
10.58 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 19.81 EUR (22.46 USD) in Tanzania and 88.18 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Tanzania.

19.81 EUR
88.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.65 EUR (1.87 USD) in Tanzania and 22.04 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Tanzania.

1.65 EUR
22.04 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.21 EUR (0.23 USD) in Tanzania and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Tanzania.

0.21 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Tanzania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times more for fuel in Tanzania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Tanzania and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

0.92 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Tanzania and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in the United States.

0.97 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Tanzania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.78 times less for transportation in Tanzania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 8.25 EUR (9.36 USD) in Tanzania and 113.75 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Tanzania.

8.25 EUR
113.75 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Tanzania and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Tanzania.

0.21 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.78 EUR (6.55 USD) in Tanzania and 26.45 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Tanzania.

5.78 EUR
26.45 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Tanzania and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Tanzania.

1.32 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Tanzania and 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Tanzania.

1.32 EUR
3.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Tanzania vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.3 EUR (3.74 USD) in Tanzania and 15.87 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Tanzania.

3.30 EUR
15.87 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 37.96 EUR (43.05 USD) in Tanzania and 86.64 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Tanzania.

37.96 EUR
86.64 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.43 EUR (8.42 USD) in Tanzania and 33.51 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Tanzania.

7.43 EUR
33.51 EUR

Flats for rent

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Tanzania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.43 times less for renting an apartment in Tanzania than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 256.68 EUR (291.1 USD) in Tanzania and 3351 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Tanzania.

256.68 EUR
3 351 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 247.49 EUR (280.67 USD) in Tanzania and 2099 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Tanzania.

247.49 EUR
2 099 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 601.77 EUR (682.46 USD) in Tanzania and 6255 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Tanzania.

601.77 EUR
6 255 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 519.75 EUR (589.45 USD) in Tanzania and 3622 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Tanzania.

519.75 EUR
3 622 EUR

Flats for sale

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Tanzania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.41 times less for buying an apartment in Tanzania than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3005 EUR (3408.1 USD) in Tanzania and 12590 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Tanzania.

3 005 EUR
12 590 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5612 EUR (6364.17 USD) in Tanzania and 8179 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Tanzania.

5 612 EUR
8 179 EUR

Salary

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Tanzania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Tanzania is 23.44 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 225.57 EUR (255.81 USD) in Tanzania and 5288 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95.7% lower in Tanzania.

225.57 EUR
5 288 EUR

Hotels

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Tanzania vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
91.5 EUR

Two stars

60.3 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

101 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

194 EUR
223 EUR

Five stars

400 EUR
530 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Tanzania: 20 cities, 370 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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