Are grocery prices High in Tanzania like the United States ⁉️

[@youngramz4002]

For those wondering about the prices, in Tanzania just like many countries there is a large diversity of services that hinder the prices of products, what might be $50 in this particular mini market is probably $20 at kariakoo market, or $70 in Masaki or Posta. Its a matter of location and customer choice, stuff like food you could get a barrel of fresh Tomatoes from the local food market what you would pay for a kilogram of Tomatoes in a super market, maybe its muddy at the local food market, maybe its too hot and far for you to go there, its all upto customer preferences and needs.

[@royabrown8774]

@@youngramz4002 Thank you for information

[@kandeedee2913]

Thank you for the tour and information. Blessings

[@tinadiggs7456]

Hi Mickey and Aaron good to see you!!! The supermarket is beautiful and brightly lit!!! Looks nicer than a lot of our stores here in America!!!

[@michaeljotoyajackson7294]

Thank you for sharing, Awesome Supermarket........!!!

[@larissam6279]

I am so impressed with the quickness with which Africa is advancing. I was in Rwanda in 2022 and saw some mini-versions of these types of stores. This is basically a target!

[@royabrown8774]

Some prices comparably equal to America's prices. Thanks for the tour, guys ❤❤❤❤

[@tspcocktail]

I hear that crazy xmas music in the background.

[@KINGDOMHVAC]

I’m here and every store is playing Xmas music lol smh

[@PapBob-jg7rd]

The lovebirds can't get enough of each other .

[@donking-d4t]

I love this couple

[@Nana_Buahen]

90% of the products were imported making the cost higher compared to similar products in the US. Africa needs to heavily empower indigenous producers to produce more of what we consume. When that's done, the cost of production will reduce and the prices of goods and services will be relatively and competitively cheaper.

[@arlitilhocastilho4553]

I agree with you. This must be the path that Africa of 54 countries must follow. Big hug from the island of Sao Tome and Principe

[@Opinlinz]

@Nana Most of the products in stores like Shoppers are targeted to foreigners who want items that aren't necessarily produced in Africa. Tanzania as a country has a very limited range of products. Also the quality of produce isn't top notch. Hopefully this will improve in the future but as of now its lackluster. Regarding prices, they won't necessarily be cheaper just because they are produced in Africa. There multiple factors that determine price. While yes the price could be lowered if some products are produced on the continent. If the population seeks livable wages that will increase the prices. As the standard rises so will the prices. Unless you have a megastore like HEB that has high quality but is able to sell products at a reasonable price. In comparison Qatar has a higher standard of living and gets many of their products imported. As they have a high expat percentage. Yet their prices are relatively better than what is found in Tanzania. I think the government of Tanzania has to work out better trade rates with importing countries

[@BoringDad1272]

​@@OpinlinzNot true ! No product is targeted for foreigners because the locals outnumber greatly the foreigners. In Senegal, they have same stores. You barely see foreigners except for African foreigners who are mainly students.

[@Wealthy_Iam]

​@@Opinlinz why should we always be conforming to what everyone wants?

[@Opinlinz]

@@Wealthy_Iam When you write we, who exactly are you referring to? I don't believe my statement indicated anything about conforming. However a certain standard should be met and currently its not there. I'm a huge proponent for better life expectancy in Africa because as of now its not there. As a matter of fact most African countries are at the bottom of the list. Tanzania itself has a huge diabetic problem. So again it's not about conform. It's about putting ego aside and trying to improve

[@dorcaskarago2876]

That food is looking so good right there Tanzania ni pazuri

[@theboddybalancemedia]

I thought this was the Shoppers Plaza in Dodoma we got a video of the one in Dodoma Tanzania

[@Diromo-Olodumare]

Local prices are 1/3 the cost. It's a reason Shoppers cater to the expats.

[@AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg]

Beautiful couple! ❤️

[@Queencnlb]

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[@SKY-fk3fz]

Wow they have alot of stuff

[@mcback4384]

Online shopping stuff in Tanzania is way cheaper compared to these malls and supermarkets prices the problems to English speakers only because mostly they advertise in Swahili

[@Maee2704]

U go to these big supermarkets prices are always inflated, From food to kitchen appliances just go to local markets like kariakoo,Mabibo u will save a lotta money

[@youngramz4002]

The environment, safety, electricity bills, taxes etc are the price you pay to go an air conditioned high tech market as opposed to the muddy, rough environment of food markets like mabibo, its a matter òf choice for the consumer, its like you are asking businesses like this to shut down and stop development, to whom should they sell to???

[@HavanansiData]

​@@youngramz4002And, in Tanzania these supermarkets have been shutting down . We had Nakumatt from Kenya, it was closed. People can't just spend extra money for products they can get cheaper, just to please you!!

[@Maee2704]

@@youngramz4002 Their concern was price, so i commented based of that

[@youngramz4002]

@@HavanansiData yes it was during that very tough time with the economy changes, remember alot of super market customers were earning tenfold what their actual salaries were, then Magufuli era came and people could no longer splender and had to spend cautously, it is only now that people have started to earn more than their salaries and thats why super makerts are popping up left and right, if you do the research you will see, even vehicle show rooms changed during Magufuli era you could only see simple cars with low fuel consumption, now you will see alot of luxury exotics with powerful engines, even rolls royces and bentleys are floaded in Masaki now😁 the tap has a broken seal money is pouring

[@youngramz4002]

@@Maee2704 i understood your point, but lets remember the growth of the economy needs these developments, you could simply explain to people the logic of choice, but telling someone oooh the prices are inflated is no different from saying they are stealing from you, people go to samaki samaki knowingly the prices are like 2 to 5 times the local areas but do so by choice and it supports the economy and boosts tourism, it is the same in every country so please lets protect these investments we have no idea how hard it is to run them, give people friendly advise

[@aim360]

Almost everything in there is imported, and tax rates are crazy high. Supermarket/Mall grocery shoping is a lifestyle and status symbol overthere given the minimum wage. If you have a family of 3 u can easly spend 1m Tzs (420$) per week on groceries in these supermarkets/mall. Only Tanzanian families in affluent neghbahood like mbweni, mbezi beach, masaki, can afford it sustainably. For foreigners who plan to visit Tz, the same amount said above can last u 2 - 3 months if shoping from local markets, and occusionally can hit malls for nolstagia, unless ofcourse if you affluent yourself and dont mind home price-tags away from home, ukienda kila wiki itapendeza😊

[@HavanansiData]

Why buy something at a high price that you can easily get at lower price in local markets? Sticking to brands as a sign of stutus symbol? If shopping in suoermarkets and sticking to brands you are used to, then that's your burden.

[@marilyncutts6985]

Hey Mickey and Aaron the place look like Walmarts or targets the prices are about the same Down with the macaroni and cheese Mickey ❤❤

[@BeeBee-wu1fz]

Everything has gone up except maybe eggs and milk. A lot of stuff they don't have so I'll be going home with one empty luggage bc I can't find any vanilla wafers for my banana pudding, the cookies here are too thick and dense. Keith at Mezani's is having a New Years eve get together, y'all come by. Hopefully I'll make some banana pudding. 😋

[@KINGDOMHVAC]

I’m flying back to the states tonight. Fully expecting to spend $300 on 2 bags worth of groceries 😂

[@anubianakira9442]

❤Don't forget to buy me a bag of garden salsa and chips ✌️

[@Gabriel_WilliamTz]

If you go to a local food market you will be suprised how cheap grocies are in Tanzania...the prices in Supermarkets are higher.

[@Mjukuuu]

From TZ here, Local prices are waaaaay cheaper, i only go to those places when i fill like i should spend more money🤤

[@omaryboman6629]

Or i feel hoter outside,how dare to do shopping there😂😂

[@monacannon6644]

Nice store. 👍😊

[@royabrown8774]

How about some exotic meats like Impala ? It's just that hunter gathers in me .😊

[@ibrahimmohamed1994]

You can't find them in Dar es salaam mostly near game reserve or National Park areas.

[@papd3532]

In Kenya they have a restaurant called CARNIVORE that closely borders the Nairobi National Park which is a park in the city(20% the size of the city) with all kinds of wild animals . The only natural wild life park in a capital city area globally . They serve all kinds of certified game meat including Impala and Crocodile etc .

[@omaryboman6629]

U can find but in special butcher,

[@peterm9404]

The price is cheaper compared to America the only thing that costs much is electronics

[@bernardoleonard7331]

27 dollars for 1.6liter of water somebody correct me if i didn't understand but the actual price I know for that is less than 1 dollar

[@omaryboman6629]

It cent not a real dolla😂😂

[@DcRaiseMe]

Tanzania got some good food prices

[@marthavineyard6959]

It looks like 🇺🇸 is a little cheaper to me.

[@ibrahimmohamed1994]

Some products not all like peanut butter there is cheaper than America or even water

[@omaryboman6629]

Because most product are from abroad

[@DMike54]

Things are more expensive there than they are here in the USA. I thought everything in Africa is cheaper.

[@Unmad]

This grocery store caters to expats. Local grocery stores are way less expensive

[@omaryboman6629]

Cause many product are from USA,is like to buy a mango in USA is more expensive than here

[@portcity1964]

Uganda prices are the same.

[@barbaraasberry3167]

Hopefully, there's no bio- engineered ingredients.

[@JustMyExpressions]

can someone please explain to me why would they have a black family ADVERTISED, as Black Is the New white right next to the ladders.

[@BeeBee-wu1fz]

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[@simonpure109]

Kimbia

[@arhadi-mt3fs]

TZ is expensive

[@MohamedAli-ly7jo]

don't know why I feel Tanzania is 40 years behind Kenya I'm just saying 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@RasheedKing-bn1xn]

40 years behind 4 wat

[@smeena3447]

Actually 22 yr,...Tz started the free market thing 1985,.. Ke has been at it since indepedence,...

[@HavanansiData]

Keep feeling it. Tanzania is not striving to be Kenya

[@BoringDad1272]

There is no need to compare! Every country is doing better.

[@omaryboman6629]

Have u been.in.local market in TAnzania, i think u can feel.u guys u are living 100yrs back kwa Tz,so respect Tz