Cost of Living in Tanzania
Summary of cost of living in Tanzania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,596.5 (TSh4,198,686.2), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $441.8 (TSh1,161,848.2), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Tanzania is, on average, 63.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Tanzania is, on average, 79.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | TSh7,000.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | TSh50,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | TSh22,193.11 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | TSh2,565.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | TSh5,000.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | TSh5,107.79 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | TSh1,000.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | TSh658.70 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | TSh2,359.09 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | TSh1,620.33 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | TSh1,215.15 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | TSh5,386.67 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | TSh9,752.25 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | TSh5,518.71 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | TSh4,762.73 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | TSh2,834.96 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | TSh1,224.70 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | TSh1,126.42 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | TSh1,117.78 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | TSh1,051.77 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | TSh1,389.13 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | TSh1,811.11 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | TSh1,114.29 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | TSh15,000.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | TSh2,593.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | TSh3,683.33 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | TSh5,000.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | TSh650.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | TSh39,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | TSh4,500.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | TSh6,437.38 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | TSh35,000.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | TSh3,087.35 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | TSh44,297,674.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | TSh65,460,703.75 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | TSh143,269.23 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | TSh26,235.29 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | TSh102,230.77 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | TSh167,000.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | TSh17,000.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | TSh15,000.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | TSh1,423,485.24 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | TSh28,502,777.78 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | TSh35,555.56 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | TSh61,875.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | TSh99,375.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | TSh129,375.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | TSh1,163,789.47 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | TSh403,152.63 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | TSh1,988,922.51 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | TSh736,269.15 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | TSh377,445.27 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | TSh273,652.71 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | TSh646,883.20 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.50 | |
Prices in Tanzania
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Last update: 30 May 2026
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Last update: 30 May 2026
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