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Dodoma vs Dar es Salaam

Tanzania vs Tanzania · 397 km apart

Dodoma

Tanzania

TSh911,600 ($344)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

TSh1,209,368 ($456)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseDodomaDar es SalaamCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.60$4.68Dodoma
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$14.40$18.72Dodoma
Cappuccino$1.08$1.40Dodoma
Monthly groceries (single person)$81.60$106Dodoma
Monthly public transport pass$13.20$17.16Dodoma
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$34.80$45.24Dodoma
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.08$13.10Dodoma
Fitness club membership$10.08$13.10Dodoma
Cinema ticket$2.64$3.43Dodoma
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$150$208Dodoma
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$104$144Dodoma
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$312$433Dodoma
Total single-person budget$344$456Dodoma
Average net salary$250$325

Verdict

Dodoma is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dodoma runs about $344 versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Dodoma 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 Dodoma  ·  Full cost of living in Dar es Salaam

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodoma cheaper than Dar es Salaam?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $344 per month in Dodoma versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — about 33% less.
How far is Dodoma from Dar es Salaam?
The straight-line distance between Dodoma and Dar es Salaam is approximately 397 km (247 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Dodoma or Dar es Salaam?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Dodoma and $325 in Dar es Salaam. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Dodoma versus $0 in Dar es Salaam per month.