Africa
Cost of living in Tanzania
29%of US price level
Is Tanzania expensive?
Prices in Tanzania are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Moshi, at about $680–1,210 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Tanzania, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | $680–1,210 | $170–378 | $1.1–3.0 | 86/100 |
| Arusha | $831–1,430 | $227–529 | $1.1–3.4 | 67/100 |
| Dar es Salaam | $944–1,700 | $378–944 | $1.3–3.4 | 55/100 |
| Paje | $944–1,700 | $302–604 | $1.5–3.8 | 53/100 |
| Zanzibar | $1,060–1,810 | $340–680 | $1.5–4.5 | 46/100 |
| Stone Town | $1,060–1,810 | $340–680 | $1.5–4.5 | 46/100 |
| Nungwi | $1,060–1,810 | $340–680 | $1.9–4.5 | 46/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Tanzania
- Immigration Services Department, Tanzania
- NIC mandatory inbound travel insurance
- Speedtest Global Index: Tanzania
- World Bank open data
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