VanBasket Tanzania

Food Prices in Tanzania — November 2026

Name: Tanzania — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-30%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Tanzania is below the world average by 30%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +11.7% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Tanzania

Tanzania

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

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Similar Countries

Argentina 70 -30%

Ukraine 70 -30%

Pakistan 69 -31%

Moldova 72 -28%

Sri Lanka 68 -32%

More countries in Africa

South Africa 72 -28%

Tunisia 74 -26%

Kenya 78 -22%

Namibia 80 -20%

Ghana 82 -18%

Senegal 85 -15%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Tanzania?

No, food in Tanzania is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 70 (world average = 100), meaning food is 30% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Tanzania per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Tanzania you can expect to spend around $210. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 70 (world = 100).

How does Tanzania compare to similar countries?

Tanzania has a VanBasket Index of 70. Similar or nearby countries: Argentina, Ukraine, Pakistan.

How often is the food price data for Tanzania updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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