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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 164.1% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 322.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 182.4% more expensive than Tanzania without rent, and 283.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$2.69 TZS 6,989
656.88%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$19.53 TZS 50.8K
280.65%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$7.67 TZS 19.9K
48.89%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$1.95 TZS 5,062
167.18%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.34 TZS 893
670.59%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.25 TZS 652
760.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$1.12 TZS 2,910
421.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$1.96 TZS 5,091
266.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.90 TZS 2,340
20.00%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$0.81 TZS 2,118
343.21%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.01 TZS 2,629
366.34%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$2.00 TZS 5,205
119.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$9.24 TZS 24.0K
37.12%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$5.10 TZS 13.3K
143.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$4.11 TZS 10.7K
298.78%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$2.31 TZS 6,013
123.38%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$0.89 TZS 2,324
93.26%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$1.06 TZS 2,758
321.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$1.02 TZS 2,641
391.18%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$0.91 TZS 2,355
219.78%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$1.44 TZS 3,732
112.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.66 TZS 1,711
227.27%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.42 TZS 1,097
426.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$1.87 TZS 4,873
431.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$5.81 TZS 15.1K
157.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.01 TZS 2,625
89.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$1.52 TZS 3,956
143.42%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Tanzania
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.27 TZS 694
844.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$17.49 TZS 45.5K
271.87%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$1.49 TZS 3,875
147.65%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.57 TZS 4,082
13.38%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$13.62 TZS 35.4K
122.03%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.23 TZS 3,202
-22.76%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$16.9K TZS 43.8M
76.32%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$15.8K TZS 41.0M
66.56%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$65.3 TZS 169.8K
220.76%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$10.70 TZS 27.8K
444.86%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$37.30 TZS 97.0K
93.27%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$61.0 TZS 158.5K
-24.72%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$6.12 TZS 15.9K
262.75%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$4.56 TZS 11.9K
212.50%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$296 TZS 770.5K
361.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$9,042 TZS 23.5M
151.96%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$16.75 TZS 43.6K
216.42%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$23.56 TZS 61.2K
82.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$30.05 TZS 78.1K
197.64%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$52.1 TZS 135.3K
117.75%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Tanzania
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$404 TZS 1.1M
336.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$171 TZS 443.7K
755.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$747 TZS 1.9M
283.69%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$361 TZS 939.0K
553.35%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$1,573 TZS 4.1M
117.82%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$1,104 TZS 2.9M
137.61%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Tanzania
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$244 TZS 634.7K
1663.85%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
14.6
-55.41%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Tanzania: April 13, 2026

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