How much a month costs in Paje
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $944–1,700 (TSh2.5M–4.5M).
Prices in Paje
Typical 2026 ranges in TZS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TZS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | TSh800,000–1.6M | $302–604 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | TSh450,000–900,000 | $170–340 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | TSh20,000–45,000 | $7.6–17.0 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | TSh80,000–220,000 | $30–83 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | TSh4,000–10,000 | $1.5–3.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | TSh20,000–40,000 | $7.6–15.1 |
| Cappuccino | TSh4,000–9,000 | $1.5–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | TSh4,000–8,000 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | TSh1,000–3,000 | $0.4–1.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | TSh8,000–20,000 | $3.0–7.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | TSh15,000–40,000 | $5.7–15.1 |
Value for money: 53/100
A value score of 53/100 means Paje gives more quality of life per dollar than 52% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 48/100. It's the 4th 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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Paje
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Paje?
About $415–642 on a lean budget, $944–1,700 for a comfortable month and $2,450–4,530 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Paje?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs TSh800,000–1.6M ($302–604) a month in the center and TSh450,000–900,000 ($170–340) outside it.
How much does food cost in Paje?
A local meal is TSh4,000–10,000 ($1.5–3.8); a mid-range restaurant is TSh20,000–40,000 ($7.6–15.1) 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
- Zanzibar Tourism Commission
- Tanzania Immigration
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.