Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Tanzania Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Tanzania

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 142.8% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 246.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 161.7% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 207.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.40 A$23.45
$2.74 TZS 7,048
498.54%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$78.2 A$112
$19.26 TZS 49.6K
305.82%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.52 A$13.62
$7.64 TZS 19.7K
24.61%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.11
$1.89 TZS 4,855
88.89%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 A$3.64
$0.37 TZS 953
589.19%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 A$3.16
$0.23 TZS 590
860.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.41 A$9.16
$1.18 TZS 3,036
443.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.22 A$10.32
$1.97 TZS 5,060
266.50%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 A$2.23
$0.98 TZS 2,529
59.18%
White Bread (500g)
$2.48 A$3.55
$0.79 TZS 2,041
213.92%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.00 A$2.86
$1.02 TZS 2,636
96.08%
Eggs
$4.28 A$6.12
$2.07 TZS 5,330
106.76%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.60 A$12.30
$8.86 TZS 22.8K
-2.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.56 A$12.24
$5.23 TZS 13.5K
63.67%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.71 A$19.60
$3.99 TZS 10.3K
243.61%
Apples (1kg)
$3.22 A$4.61
$2.44 TZS 6,271
31.97%
Banana (1kg)
$2.72 A$3.89
$0.95 TZS 2,436
186.32%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.94 A$4.20
$1.07 TZS 2,748
174.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 A$6.12
$1.01 TZS 2,598
323.76%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 A$3.58
$0.92 TZS 2,369
172.83%
Onion (1kg)
$2.11 A$3.02
$1.43 TZS 3,680
47.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.21 A$3.17
$0.66 TZS 1,688
234.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.53 A$2.19
$0.42 TZS 1,086
264.29%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.35 A$44.83
$1.92 TZS 4,933
1532.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.09 A$20.15
$5.95 TZS 15.3K
136.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.43 A$6.33
$0.97 TZS 2,507
356.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.07 A$7.25
$1.54 TZS 3,959
229.22%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.90 A$4.15
$0.29 TZS 753
900.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$97.6 A$140
$17.49 TZS 45.0K
458.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 A$5.08
$1.43 TZS 3,686
148.25%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.84 A$2.64
$1.56 TZS 4,011
17.95%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.44 A$53.5
$13.31 TZS 34.3K
181.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 A$1.64
$1.17 TZS 3,003
-1.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.2K A$41.8K
$17.2K TZS 44.3M
69.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K A$32.8K
$16.0K TZS 41.2M
43.61%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$257
$64.9 TZS 167.0K
177.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.91 A$37.05
$10.78 TZS 27.8K
140.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.5 A$75.0
$38.70 TZS 99.6K
35.56%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.04 A$68.7
$60.7 TZS 156.2K
-20.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.66 A$23.82
$6.24 TZS 16.1K
166.99%
Cinema Ticket
$13.87 A$19.84
$4.54 TZS 11.7K
205.51%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,559 A$2,230
$296 TZS 761.8K
426.97%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.5K A$17.9K
$9,046 TZS 23.3M
38.34%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.2 A$100
$16.50 TZS 42.5K
325.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.4 A$73.5
$23.71 TZS 61.0K
116.83%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$144
$30.13 TZS 77.6K
234.32%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 A$160
$52.6 TZS 135.3K
112.69%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,361 A$1,946
$397 TZS 1.0M
243.16%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,083 A$1,549
$174 TZS 447.7K
522.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,332 A$3,334
$755 TZS 1.9M
208.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,718 A$2,456
$352 TZS 905.4K
388.50%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,612 A$10.9K
$1,566 TZS 4.0M
386.12%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,588 A$7,990
$1,119 TZS 2.9M
399.54%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,928 A$5,617
$254 TZS 652.9K
1448.99%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
14.6
-56.51%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: March 3, 2026

Last update for Tanzania: February 28, 2026

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