I never thought I would hold a million in cash in my hands. Not only that, but the ATM machine here will give me a million! I am not talking about dollars though. I'm talking about Tanzanian Shillings /=. A million TZS is equal to $814 CAD at today's rates. The 10,000/= note is worth around $8.14 and is the largest bank note available.
I was rather shocked at first with these numbers. I couldn't imagine
paying 5,000 of anything for a plastic thermos or filling up the car for 50,000. I am getting used to it now. The following list shows the current prices of some everyday things I can buy at the market or at the store in town.
I was rather shocked at first with these numbers. I couldn't imagine
paying 5,000 of anything for a plastic thermos or filling up the car for 50,000. I am getting used to it now. The following list shows the current prices of some everyday things I can buy at the market or at the store in town.
Zucchini 1 kg. 700/=
Oranges 10 600/=
Leeks 1 kg. 1,500/=
Bananas 12 800/=
Coke 1 bottle 400/=
Olive Oil 1 litre 15,000/=
Gasoline 1 litre 1,290/=
Tomatoes 16 2,000/=
Butter 1 lb. 4,800/=
Oranges 10 600/=
Leeks 1 kg. 1,500/=
Bananas 12 800/=
Coke 1 bottle 400/=
Olive Oil 1 litre 15,000/=
Gasoline 1 litre 1,290/=
Tomatoes 16 2,000/=
Butter 1 lb. 4,800/=
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