Cost of Living Comparison Between Tanzania and South Africa 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in South Africa is 1.9% higher than in Tanzania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in South Africa is 9.0% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Rent Prices in South Africa are 42.7% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Restaurant Prices in South Africa are 62.9% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Groceries Prices in South Africa are 13.8% higher than in Tanzania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in South Africa is 347.9% higher than in Tanzania | |
Restaurants | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
6,000.00 TSh (41.68 R) |
23,030.15 TSh (160.00 R) |
+283.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
47,500.00 TSh (330.00 R) |
100,756.91 TSh (700.00 R) |
+112.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20,000.00 TSh (138.95 R) |
12,954.46 TSh (90.00 R) |
-35.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3,000.00 TSh (20.84 R) |
5,757.54 TSh (40.00 R) |
+91.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5,000.00 TSh (34.74 R) |
6,477.23 TSh (45.00 R) |
+29.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4,892.50 TSh (33.99 R) |
5,151.09 TSh (35.79 R) |
+5.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
956.67 TSh (6.65 R) |
2,530.87 TSh (17.58 R) |
+164.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
630.56 TSh (4.38 R) |
1,962.93 TSh (13.64 R) |
+211.3 % |
Markets | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
9,000.87 TSh (62.53 R) |
10,604.72 TSh (73.68 R) |
+17.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1,817.40 TSh (12.63 R) |
2,313.86 TSh (16.08 R) |
+27.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1,233.77 TSh (8.57 R) |
1,840.75 TSh (12.79 R) |
+49.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
5,336.47 TSh (37.07 R) |
5,848.83 TSh (40.63 R) |
+9.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10,627.03 TSh (73.83 R) |
8,890.57 TSh (61.77 R) |
-16.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6,078.14 TSh (42.23 R) |
5,333.30 TSh (37.05 R) |
-12.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
4,762.73 TSh (33.09 R) |
7,853.63 TSh (54.56 R) |
+64.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2,797.16 TSh (19.43 R) |
1,777.89 TSh (12.35 R) |
-36.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1,092.40 TSh (7.59 R) |
1,660.90 TSh (11.54 R) |
+52.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1,224.70 TSh (8.51 R) |
1,724.89 TSh (11.98 R) |
+40.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1,151.43 TSh (8.00 R) |
1,772.29 TSh (12.31 R) |
+53.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1,046.75 TSh (7.27 R) |
1,429.38 TSh (9.93 R) |
+36.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1,657.36 TSh (11.51 R) |
1,512.02 TSh (10.50 R) |
-8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1,571.43 TSh (10.92 R) |
2,681.06 TSh (18.63 R) |
+70.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1,111.11 TSh (7.72 R) |
2,436.59 TSh (16.93 R) |
+119.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15,000.00 TSh (104.21 R) |
12,234.77 TSh (85.00 R) |
-18.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2,486.26 TSh (17.27 R) |
3,431.63 TSh (23.84 R) |
+38.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4,000.00 TSh (27.79 R) |
4,394.72 TSh (30.53 R) |
+9.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
5,000.00 TSh (34.74 R) |
7,484.80 TSh (52.00 R) |
+49.7 % |
Transportation | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
725.00 TSh (5.04 R) |
4,318.15 TSh (30.00 R) |
+495.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
45,000.00 TSh (312.63 R) |
115,150.75 TSh (800.00 R) |
+155.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3,750.00 TSh (26.05 R) |
2,878.77 TSh (20.00 R) |
-23.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6,437.38 TSh (44.72 R) |
4,632.93 TSh (32.19 R) |
-28.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
35,000.00 TSh (243.16 R) |
12,234.77 TSh (85.00 R) |
-65.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
11,791.56 TSh (81.92 R) |
12,476.12 TSh (86.68 R) |
+5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
44,297,674.00 TSh (307,754.30 R) |
53,257,222.54 TSh (370,000.00 R) |
+20.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
41,438,139.20 TSh (287,887.93 R) |
60,721,665.29 TSh (421,858.58 R) |
+46.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
168,125.00 TSh (1,168.03 R) |
288,704.25 TSh (2,005.75 R) |
+71.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
27,384.62 TSh (190.25 R) |
81,837.95 TSh (568.56 R) |
+198.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
97,111.11 TSh (674.67 R) |
105,638.94 TSh (733.92 R) |
+8.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
175,000.00 TSh (1,215.80 R) |
81,294.25 TSh (564.78 R) |
-53.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16,250.00 TSh (112.90 R) |
25,554.00 TSh (177.53 R) |
+57.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
12,000.00 TSh (83.37 R) |
17,272.61 TSh (120.00 R) |
+43.9 % |
Childcare | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
756,250.00 TSh (5,253.98 R) |
491,883.04 TSh (3,417.32 R) |
-35.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
23,750,000.00 TSh (165,001.09 R) |
11,626,434.98 TSh (80,773.66 R) |
-51.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
39,000.00 TSh (270.95 R) |
125,971.09 TSh (875.17 R) |
+223.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
81,250.00 TSh (564.48 R) |
79,395.87 TSh (551.60 R) |
-2.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
77,500.00 TSh (538.42 R) |
236,404.45 TSh (1,642.40 R) |
+205.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
135,000.00 TSh (937.90 R) |
204,167.21 TSh (1,418.43 R) |
+51.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,039,871.04 TSh (7,224.42 R) |
1,171,788.84 TSh (8,140.90 R) |
+12.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
454,456.93 TSh (3,157.30 R) |
947,451.48 TSh (6,582.34 R) |
+108.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,987,090.91 TSh (13,805.14 R) |
2,337,137.50 TSh (16,237.06 R) |
+17.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
935,136.36 TSh (6,496.78 R) |
1,847,978.70 TSh (12,838.67 R) |
+97.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,622,490.38 TSh (25,166.94 R) |
247,696.98 TSh (1,720.85 R) |
-93.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,066,028.41 TSh (14,353.56 R) |
185,997.70 TSh (1,292.20 R) |
-91.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tanzania Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
693,333.33 TSh (4,816.87 R) |
3,383,255.27 TSh (23,504.88 R) |
+388.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 14.17 | 11.55 | -18.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 65 | 685 |
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