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

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 133.2% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 244% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 157.3% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 212.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$2.73 TZS 6,998
484.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$19.1 TZS 48.9K
303.93%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$7.91 TZS 20.2K
22.12%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$1.97 TZS 5,032
81.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.38 TZS 965
594.74%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.25 TZS 641
788.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$1.13 TZS 2,903
481.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$1.88 TZS 4,807
271.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$0.9 TZS 2,296
66.67%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$0.75 TZS 1,923
222.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$1.06 TZS 2,710
90.57%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$2.08 TZS 5,313
110.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$8.95 TZS 22.9K
-1.01%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$5.22 TZS 13.4K
58.24%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$4 TZS 10.2K
253.50%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$2.44 TZS 6,256
32.79%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$0.91 TZS 2,339
194.51%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$1.06 TZS 2,707
169.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$0.95 TZS 2,432
347.37%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$0.86 TZS 2,213
196.51%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$1.39 TZS 3,568
57.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.71 TZS 1,815
215.49%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.46 TZS 1,172
241.30%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$1.94 TZS 4,977
1516.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$5.95 TZS 15.2K
123.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$1.01 TZS 2,580
356.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$1.53 TZS 3,928
224.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.29 TZS 743
924.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$17.5 TZS 44.8K
460.23%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$1.41 TZS 3,610
156.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$1.56 TZS 3,985
16.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$13.27 TZS 34K
184.70%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.18 TZS 3,017
1.69%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$17.2K TZS 44.1M
68.79%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$16K TZS 40.9M
41.01%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$63.9 TZS 163.6K
181.70%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$10.67 TZS 27.3K
145.83%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$38.12 TZS 97.5K
38.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$61.6 TZS 157.5K
-24.03%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$6.22 TZS 15.9K
163.18%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$4.66 TZS 11.9K
196.57%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$296 TZS 758.4K
439.50%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$9,086 TZS 23.3M
35.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$16.64 TZS 42.6K
330.65%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$23.5 TZS 60.1K
118.94%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$30.44 TZS 77.9K
231.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$52.2 TZS 133.6K
110.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$402 TZS 1M
246.76%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$173 TZS 442.1K
539.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$761 TZS 1.9M
198.43%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$354 TZS 906.5K
401.00%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$1,908 TZS 4.9M
266.10%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$2,060 TZS 5.3M
147.89%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Tanzania
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$252 TZS 644.7K
1339.11%
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: October 29, 2025

Last update for Tanzania: October 26, 2025

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