Cost of Living in Tanzania
Summary of cost of living in Tanzania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,573.3 (TSh4,161,751.3), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $435.3 (TSh1,151,391.5), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Tanzania is, on average, 63.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Tanzania is, on average, 79.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | TSh6,000.00 | |
| 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) | TSh20,000.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | TSh2,572.58 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | TSh5,000.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | TSh5,097.19 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | TSh973.68 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | TSh629.55 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | TSh2,286.36 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | TSh1,639.74 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | TSh1,239.82 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | TSh5,450.91 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | TSh9,928.64 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | TSh5,297.32 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | TSh4,709.36 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | TSh2,721.56 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | TSh1,264.01 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | TSh1,179.34 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | TSh1,103.74 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | TSh1,083.29 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | TSh1,360.78 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | TSh1,830.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | TSh1,109.09 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | TSh15,000.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | TSh2,676.47 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | TSh3,784.62 | |
| 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) | TSh3,533.40 | |
| 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) | TSh99,928.57 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | TSh170,000.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | TSh19,166.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | TSh15,000.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | TSh1,425,891.27 | |
| 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) | TSh37,500.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | TSh56,875.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | TSh83,750.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | TSh110,625.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | TSh1,109,494.24 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | TSh403,567.14 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | TSh1,924,394.98 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | TSh736,910.61 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | TSh379,621.23 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | TSh266,602.06 | |
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: 2 October 2026
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Last update: 2 October 2026
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