Town in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Cost of living in Moshi
How much a month costs in Moshi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $680–1,210 (TSh1.8M–3.2M).
Prices in Moshi
Typical 2026 ranges in TZS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TZS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | TSh450,000–1M | $170–378 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | TSh300,000–700,000 | $113–264 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | TSh15,000–35,000 | $5.7–13.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | TSh70,000–170,000 | $26–64 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | TSh3,000–8,000 | $1.1–3.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | TSh15,000–35,000 | $5.7–13.2 |
| Cappuccino | TSh3,000–7,000 | $1.1–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | TSh2,500–5,500 | $0.9–2.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | TSh500–1,000 | $0.19–0.38 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | TSh5,000–12,000 | $1.9–4.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | TSh50,000–120,000 | $19–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | TSh15,000–40,000 | $5.7–15.1 |
Value for money: 86/100
A value score of 86/100 means Moshi gives more quality of life per dollar than 85% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 56/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 7 places we cover in Tanzania.
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Cost of living across Tanzania
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Moshi | $680–1,210 | 86/100 |
| Arusha | $831–1,430 | 67/100 |
| Dar es Salaam | $944–1,700 | 55/100 |
| Paje | $944–1,700 | 53/100 |
| Zanzibar | $1,060–1,810 | 46/100 |
| Stone Town | $1,060–1,810 | 46/100 |
| Nungwi | $1,060–1,810 | 46/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Moshi?
About $302–491 on a lean budget, $680–1,210 for a comfortable month and $1,890–3,400 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Moshi?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs TSh450,000–1M ($170–378) a month in the center and TSh300,000–700,000 ($113–264) outside it.
How much does food cost in Moshi?
A local meal is TSh3,000–8,000 ($1.1–3.0); a mid-range restaurant is TSh15,000–35,000 ($5.7–13.2) per person.
Is Tanzania expensive?
Prices in Tanzania are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Kilimanjaro National Park (TANAPA)
- Tanzania Tourist Board
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.