Cost of Living in Dar es Salaam
Summary about cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,642.1$ (3,842,496.2TSh) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 483.3$ (1,131,029.3TSh) without rent.
- Dar es Salaam is 68.8% less expensive than New York (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dar es Salaam is, on average, 88.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5,000.00 TSh | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60,000.00 TSh | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15,000.00 TSh | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2,500.00 TSh | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4,000.00 TSh | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4,115.38 TSh | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 760.00 TSh | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 621.43 TSh | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9,439.87 TSh | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1,366.97 TSh | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1,057.44 TSh | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4,413.33 TSh | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9,298.65 TSh | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4,309.13 TSh | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4,252.43 TSh | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3,921.99 TSh | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1,192.09 TSh | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1,219.66 TSh | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1,266.13 TSh | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 916.26 TSh | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,245.51 TSh | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1,785.71 TSh | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,046.67 TSh | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15,000.00 TSh | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2,400.25 TSh | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4,562.50 TSh | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4,000.00 TSh | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 650.00 TSh | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 25,000.00 TSh | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,000.00 TSh | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 6,437.38 TSh | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 17,500.00 TSh | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10,166.36 TSh | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,000,000.00 TSh | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 14,250,000.00 TSh | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 216,666.67 TSh | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 11.88 TSh | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 93,888.89 TSh | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 115,000.00 TSh | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22,500.00 TSh | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10,000.00 TSh | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 857,000.00 TSh | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,431,666.67 TSh | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 28,750.00 TSh | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 70,833.33 TSh | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 173,333.33 TSh | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117,500.00 TSh | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 777,645.88 TSh | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 749,870.80 TSh | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,823,148.24 TSh | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,574,701.95 TSh | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 845,801.16 TSh | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,579,338.54 TSh | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 683,333.33 TSh | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.10 |
Prices in Dar es Salaam
This city had 400 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: March 2023
Last update: March 2023
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In Cost of Living in Dar es Salaam (Tz), the below information is misleading. Please check.
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 6,208.11 Fr.
I am not aware of the price of the said make/model but I am doubtful regarding the price stated herein.
regards...,,aba
Will that be enough to buy a harem of slappers in Dar?
No body is perfect. If you're going to talk about someone consider not only his/her weaknesses alone. I don't think it's worth it to willingly welcome the pain and crying of millions of people in Africa and World in general to haunt you. Too much negativity will sometimes cloud our judgement and make us loose our way.
Magufuli isn't missed rest assured.
Quazile Shaunte
They have to apply work permit and residential permit. before receiving any permit don't come
Recently I got offer usd 1500+all benefits. Is this Ok ? Pls tell.