Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Tanzania Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Tanzania

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 162.4% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 319.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 175.5% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 287.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$2.73 TZS 6,998
644.69%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$19.1 TZS 48.9K
289.37%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$7.91 TZS 20.2K
45.26%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$1.97 TZS 5,032
158.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.38 TZS 965
568.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.25 TZS 641
744.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.13 TZS 2,903
438.94%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$1.88 TZS 4,807
277.66%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.9 TZS 2,296
20.00%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.75 TZS 1,923
393.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.06 TZS 2,710
338.68%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2.08 TZS 5,313
102.40%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$8.95 TZS 22.9K
42.46%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$5.22 TZS 13.4K
134.48%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$4 TZS 10.2K
302.00%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$2.44 TZS 6,256
121.72%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$0.91 TZS 2,339
90.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$1.06 TZS 2,707
312.26%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$0.95 TZS 2,432
420.00%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$0.86 TZS 2,213
234.88%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.39 TZS 3,568
120.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.71 TZS 1,815
216.90%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.46 TZS 1,172
380.43%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.94 TZS 4,977
420.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$5.95 TZS 15.2K
147.56%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.01 TZS 2,580
89.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.53 TZS 3,928
131.37%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Tanzania
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.29 TZS 743
782.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$17.5 TZS 44.8K
264.86%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$1.41 TZS 3,610
170.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$1.56 TZS 3,985
13.46%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$13.27 TZS 34K
129.09%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.18 TZS 3,017
-20.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$17.2K TZS 44.1M
73.73%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$16K TZS 40.9M
61.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$63.9 TZS 163.6K
226.37%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$10.67 TZS 27.3K
442.17%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$38.12 TZS 97.5K
86.49%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$61.6 TZS 157.5K
-25.47%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$6.22 TZS 15.9K
257.72%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$4.66 TZS 11.9K
203.43%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$296 TZS 758.4K
363.26%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$9,086 TZS 23.3M
146.03%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$16.64 TZS 42.6K
209.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$23.5 TZS 60.1K
78.55%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$30.44 TZS 77.9K
190.18%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$52.2 TZS 133.6K
113.73%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Tanzania
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$402 TZS 1M
330.46%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$173 TZS 442.1K
736.75%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$761 TZS 1.9M
273.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$354 TZS 906.5K
567.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,908 TZS 4.9M
70.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$2,060 TZS 5.3M
29.44%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$252 TZS 644.7K
1611.59%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
14.6
-55.41%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Tanzania: October 26, 2025

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