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Dar es Salaam vs Mwanza

Tanzania vs Tanzania · 853 km apart

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

TSh1,209,368 ($456)

single / month

VS

Mwanza

Tanzania

TSh1,049,686 ($396)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseDar es SalaamMwanzaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.68$4.10Mwanza
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$18.72$16.42Mwanza
Cappuccino$1.40$1.23Mwanza
Monthly groceries (single person)$106$93.02Mwanza
Monthly public transport pass$17.16$15.05Mwanza
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$45.24$39.67Mwanza
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.10$11.49Mwanza
Fitness club membership$13.10$11.49Mwanza
Cinema ticket$3.43$3.01Mwanza
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$208$176Mwanza
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$144$123Mwanza
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$433$368Mwanza
Total single-person budget$456$396Mwanza
Average net salary$325$285

Verdict

Mwanza is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dar es Salaam runs about $456 versus $396 in Mwanza — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Mwanza leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Dar es Salaam  ·  Full cost of living in Mwanza

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dar es Salaam cheaper than Mwanza?
No. Dar es Salaam costs an estimated $456 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Mwanza at $396.
How far is Dar es Salaam from Mwanza?
The straight-line distance between Dar es Salaam and Mwanza is approximately 853 km (530 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Dar es Salaam or Mwanza?
The estimated average net salary is $325 in Dar es Salaam and $285 in Mwanza. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Dar es Salaam versus $0 in Mwanza per month.