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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

EURTZSUSD

Tanzania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.49 times less for grocery shopping in Tanzania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.33 EUR (2.74 USD) in Tanzania and 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Tanzania.

2.33 EUR
6.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Tanzania and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Tanzania.

0.94 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.82 EUR (4.48 USD) in Tanzania and 16.99 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Tanzania.

3.82 EUR
16.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.21 EUR (6.12 USD) in Tanzania and 15.34 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Tanzania.

5.21 EUR
15.34 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.21 EUR (6.12 USD) in Tanzania and 13.7 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Tanzania.

5.21 EUR
13.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.82 EUR (2.14 USD) in Tanzania and 16.19 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Tanzania.

1.82 EUR
16.19 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Tanzania and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Tanzania.

0.84 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.82 EUR (2.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Tanzania and 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Tanzania.

1.82 EUR
6.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Tanzania and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Tanzania.

1.48 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.39 EUR (14.54 USD) in Tanzania and 21.3 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Tanzania.

12.39 EUR
21.30 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in Tanzania and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Tanzania.

0.78 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Tanzania and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Tanzania.

0.72 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.48 EUR (9.95 USD) in Tanzania and 14.63 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42% lower in Tanzania.

8.48 EUR
14.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Tanzania and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Tanzania.

0.94 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Tanzania and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Tanzania.

1.39 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Tanzania and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Tanzania.

0.94 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Tanzania and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Tanzania.

0.83 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Tanzania and 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Tanzania.

1.00 EUR
7.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.24 EUR (14.36 USD) in Tanzania and 7.65 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United States.

12.24 EUR
7.65 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Tanzania and 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Tanzania.

0.96 EUR
5.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.37 EUR (0.44 USD) in Tanzania and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Tanzania.

0.37 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Tanzania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.61 times less for meals in restaurants in Tanzania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.78 EUR (2.08 USD) in Tanzania and 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Tanzania.

1.78 EUR
4.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Tanzania and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Tanzania.

0.35 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Tanzania and 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Tanzania.

0.96 EUR
6.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in Tanzania and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Tanzania.

1.74 EUR
10.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.95 EUR (8.15 USD) in Tanzania and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Tanzania.

6.95 EUR
10.23 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 17.37 EUR (20.38 USD) in Tanzania and 119.32 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Tanzania.

17.37 EUR
119.32 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.52 EUR (2.96 USD) in Tanzania and 22.16 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Tanzania.

2.52 EUR
22.16 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Tanzania and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Tanzania.

0.21 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

EURTZSUSD

Tanzania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times more for fuel in Tanzania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.9 EUR (1.06 USD) in Tanzania and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in the United States.

0.90 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Tanzania and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Tanzania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.48 times less for transportation in Tanzania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.55 EUR (15.9 USD) in Tanzania and 112.5 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Tanzania.

13.55 EUR
112.50 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.23 EUR (0.27 USD) in Tanzania and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Tanzania.

0.23 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12.16 EUR (14.27 USD) in Tanzania and 35.8 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Tanzania.

12.16 EUR
35.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in Tanzania and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Tanzania.

1.39 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.3 EUR (1.53 USD) in Tanzania and 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Tanzania.

1.30 EUR
4.25 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 4.36 EUR (5.11 USD) in Tanzania and 17.05 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Tanzania.

4.36 EUR
17.05 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 84.89 EUR (99.6 USD) in Tanzania and 134.47 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in Tanzania.

84.89 EUR
134.47 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 4.34 EUR (5.1 USD) in Tanzania and 55.4 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Tanzania.

4.34 EUR
55.40 EUR

Flats for rent

EURTZSUSD

Tanzania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.72 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 529.66 EUR (621.46 USD) in Tanzania and 3458 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Tanzania.

529.66 EUR
3 458 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 233.49 EUR (273.96 USD) in Tanzania and 2168 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Tanzania.

233.49 EUR
2 168 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 1191 EUR (1397.31 USD) in Tanzania and 7007 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Tanzania.

1 191 EUR
7 007 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 587.79 EUR (689.67 USD) in Tanzania and 4455 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Tanzania.

587.79 EUR
4 455 EUR

Flats for sale

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Tanzania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.82 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 1235 EUR (1448.85 USD) in Tanzania and 14792 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Tanzania.

1 235 EUR
14 792 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 1091 EUR (1280.57 USD) in Tanzania and 10378 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Tanzania.

1 091 EUR
10 378 EUR

Salary

EURTZSUSD

Tanzania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Tanzania is 11.91 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 368.32 EUR (432.16 USD) in Tanzania and 4385 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.6% lower in Tanzania.

368.32 EUR
4 385 EUR

Hotels

EURTZSUSD

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

One star

-
88.4 EUR

Two stars

58.3 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

98 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

188 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

387 EUR
512 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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