Cost of Living in Dar es Salaam
Summary of cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,846.2$ (4,580,778.9TSh), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 516.3$ (1,281,041.6TSh), excluding rent.
- Dar es Salaam is 60.2% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dar es Salaam is, on average, 67.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.22 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 19.14 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.08 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.01 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.02 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.06 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.40 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.25 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.10 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.73 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.11 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.33 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.66 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1.97 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.44 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.43 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.43 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.91 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.47 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.65 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.97 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.71 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.12 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.26 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 15.72 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.56 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.59 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 14.11 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.22 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 17,853.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-size Car) | 17,506.59 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 88.67 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 10.83 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 35.53 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 85.64 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 6.05 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.44 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 426.53 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 17,666.89 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 22.17 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 36.94 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 40.30 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 69.52 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 463.71 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 256.79 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,205.29 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 599.04 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 127.11 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 111.48 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 427.20 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 19.67 |
Prices in Dar es Salaam
This city had 518 entries in the past 12 months by 42 different contributors.
Last update: 9 October 2025
Last update: 9 October 2025
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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