In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a single person typically needs around $722 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2042 monthly.
Dar es Salaam is 23% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Dar es Salaam is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Dar es Salaam is, on average, 87% lower than in New York City.
Dar es Salaam is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The cost of living in Dar es Salaam is influenced by high housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, which can strain budgets.
Food prices are 32% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable for residents.
Public transport is 37% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact overall living expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.56 $ |
| Dinner | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 19.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 16.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.96 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.9 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 38 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 37.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 697 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 441 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,146 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,041 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,974 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 274 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.16% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.68 $ |
| Haircut | 3.31 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 10.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 315 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,603 $ |