Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Tanzania is 2.96 times less expensive as compared to Malaysia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Tanzania and Malaysia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Tanzania and Malaysia.
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Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) | 1,500 MYR (315 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 12 % | 1.8 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.5 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 0.4 % |
The average housing cost in Tanzania is 2.62 times less expensive than Malaysia.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 140 MYR (29.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 52.83% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Tanzania costs 2.10 times less compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 51.27% less in Tanzania compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) | 1 MYR (0.21 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
In Tanzania, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.47 times less expensive than the cost in Malaysia.
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 57.26% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.22 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Soft Drink | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 4 MYR (0.84 USD) |
Pizza for One | 8,000 TZS (3.20 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 31.19% less in Tanzania compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 70 MYR (14.70 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) | 60 MYR (12.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.20 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 5 MYR (1.05 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.27 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 15,000,000 TZS (6,000 USD) | 60,000 MYR (12,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 15 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 20 MYR 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 2.18 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Tanzania compared to that of Malaysia.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Doctor Visit | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Eye Exam | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Vaccinations | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.55 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Haircuts | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.00 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Summer Dress | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Men's Suit | 600,000 TZS (240 USD) | 600 MYR (126 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Socks For Women | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Sportswear | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.10 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Children's Jeans | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 800 MYR (168 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 700 MYR (147 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.16 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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PreSchool Fees | 120,000 TZS (48 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) | 3,000 MYR (630 USD) |
Private School Fees | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) | 20,000 MYR (4,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) | 30,000 MYR (6,300 USD) |
After School Activities | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Special Education Services | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 800 MYR (168 USD) |
Tutoring | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
School Supplies | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 7.44 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Gym Membership | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Bowling | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Mini Golf | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Video Games | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Streaming Services | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.30 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Language Classes | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Art Classes | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Music Lessons | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Educational Software | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.54 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 1,000,000 TZS (400 USD) | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 750,000 TZS (300 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 20,000 TZS per hour (8 USD) | 50 MYR per hour (10.50 USD) |
Average Bonus | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 6 % |
Social Security Contributions | 10 % | 13 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index | 35 | 60 |
Median Household Income | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) | 5,000 MYR (1,050 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, you would earn 3.84 times less salary as compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Tanzania | Malaysia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 350 MYR (73.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.81 times less in Tanzania, as compared to Malaysia.
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