Cost of Living Comparison Between Tanzania and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 175.0% higher than in Tanzania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 284.7% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 810.5% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 209.5% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 203.6% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 291.4% higher than in Tanzania | |
Restaurants | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6,000.00 TSh (2.93 S$) |
28,623.97 TSh (14.00 S$) |
+377.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
47,500.00 TSh (23.23 S$) |
204,456.92 TSh (100.00 S$) |
+330.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20,000.00 TSh (9.78 S$) |
20,445.69 TSh (10.00 S$) |
+2.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3,000.00 TSh (1.47 S$) |
24,534.83 TSh (12.00 S$) |
+717.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5,000.00 TSh (2.45 S$) |
24,534.83 TSh (12.00 S$) |
+390.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4,889.83 TSh (2.39 S$) |
12,811.55 TSh (6.27 S$) |
+162.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
956.67 TSh (0.47 S$) |
4,637.59 TSh (2.27 S$) |
+384.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
630.56 TSh (0.31 S$) |
3,309.08 TSh (1.62 S$) |
+424.8 % |
Markets | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
9,000.87 TSh (4.40 S$) |
29,232.94 TSh (14.30 S$) |
+224.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1,817.40 TSh (0.89 S$) |
5,502.58 TSh (2.69 S$) |
+202.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1,233.77 TSh (0.60 S$) |
3,477.49 TSh (1.70 S$) |
+181.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
5,336.47 TSh (2.61 S$) |
8,764.98 TSh (4.29 S$) |
+64.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10,627.03 TSh (5.20 S$) |
21,970.16 TSh (10.75 S$) |
+106.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6,078.14 TSh (2.97 S$) |
13,010.98 TSh (6.36 S$) |
+114.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
4,762.73 TSh (2.33 S$) |
25,300.93 TSh (12.37 S$) |
+431.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2,797.16 TSh (1.37 S$) |
5,221.27 TSh (2.55 S$) |
+86.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1,092.40 TSh (0.53 S$) |
3,606.40 TSh (1.76 S$) |
+230.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1,224.70 TSh (0.60 S$) |
5,231.52 TSh (2.56 S$) |
+327.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1,151.43 TSh (0.56 S$) |
3,373.83 TSh (1.65 S$) |
+193.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1,046.75 TSh (0.51 S$) |
2,990.87 TSh (1.46 S$) |
+185.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1,657.36 TSh (0.81 S$) |
2,728.16 TSh (1.33 S$) |
+64.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1,571.43 TSh (0.77 S$) |
4,909.01 TSh (2.40 S$) |
+212.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1,111.11 TSh (0.54 S$) |
4,042.99 TSh (1.98 S$) |
+263.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15,000.00 TSh (7.34 S$) |
61,337.07 TSh (30.00 S$) |
+308.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2,486.26 TSh (1.22 S$) |
11,207.07 TSh (5.48 S$) |
+350.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4,000.00 TSh (1.96 S$) |
14,041.81 TSh (6.87 S$) |
+251.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5,000.00 TSh (2.45 S$) |
34,757.68 TSh (17.00 S$) |
+595.2 % |
Transportation | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
725.00 TSh (0.35 S$) |
4,089.14 TSh (2.00 S$) |
+464.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
45,000.00 TSh (22.01 S$) |
245,348.30 TSh (120.00 S$) |
+445.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3,750.00 TSh (1.83 S$) |
9,405.02 TSh (4.60 S$) |
+150.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6,437.38 TSh (3.15 S$) |
3,290.42 TSh (1.61 S$) |
-48.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
35,000.00 TSh (17.12 S$) |
42,527.04 TSh (20.80 S$) |
+21.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
11,791.56 TSh (5.77 S$) |
22,195.27 TSh (10.86 S$) |
+88.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
44,297,674.00 TSh (21,666.02 S$) |
368,022,448.29 TSh (180,000.00 S$) |
+730.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
41,438,139.20 TSh (20,267.42 S$) |
326,878,066.21 TSh (159,876.26 S$) |
+688.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
168,125.00 TSh (82.23 S$) |
424,964.65 TSh (207.85 S$) |
+152.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
27,384.62 TSh (13.39 S$) |
47,347.92 TSh (23.16 S$) |
+72.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
97,111.11 TSh (47.50 S$) |
99,107.80 TSh (48.47 S$) |
+2.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
175,000.00 TSh (85.59 S$) |
293,600.13 TSh (143.60 S$) |
+67.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16,250.00 TSh (7.95 S$) |
32,150.85 TSh (15.72 S$) |
+97.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
12,000.00 TSh (5.87 S$) |
30,668.54 TSh (15.00 S$) |
+155.6 % |
Childcare | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
756,250.00 TSh (369.88 S$) |
3,033,322.80 TSh (1,483.60 S$) |
+301.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
23,750,000.00 TSh (11,616.14 S$) |
75,808,080.86 TSh (37,077.78 S$) |
+219.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
39,000.00 TSh (19.07 S$) |
209,639.11 TSh (102.53 S$) |
+437.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
81,250.00 TSh (39.74 S$) |
117,959.25 TSh (57.69 S$) |
+45.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
77,500.00 TSh (37.91 S$) |
274,465.96 TSh (134.24 S$) |
+254.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
135,000.00 TSh (66.03 S$) |
313,980.10 TSh (153.57 S$) |
+132.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,039,238.85 TSh (508.29 S$) |
8,320,920.99 TSh (4,069.77 S$) |
+700.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
453,897.80 TSh (222.00 S$) |
5,977,930.77 TSh (2,923.81 S$) |
+1,217.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,986,086.55 TSh (971.40 S$) |
16,092,911.45 TSh (7,871.05 S$) |
+710.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
934,869.58 TSh (457.25 S$) |
9,796,531.37 TSh (4,791.49 S$) |
+947.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,621,914.98 TSh (1,771.48 S$) |
5,617,526.04 TSh (2,747.54 S$) |
+55.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,065,165.29 TSh (1,010.07 S$) |
3,670,332.78 TSh (1,795.16 S$) |
+77.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tanzania Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
693,333.33 TSh (339.11 S$) |
10,438,680.10 TSh (5,105.56 S$) |
+1,405.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 14.17 | 3.23 | -77.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 65 | 380 |
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