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Dodoma vs Mbeya

Tanzania vs Tanzania · 394 km apart

Dodoma

Tanzania

TSh911,600 ($344)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Mbeya

Tanzania

TSh970,583 ($366)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseDodomaMbeyaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.60$3.82Dodoma
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$14.40$15.26Dodoma
Cappuccino$1.08$1.14Dodoma
Monthly groceries (single person)$81.60$86.50Dodoma
Monthly public transport pass$13.20$13.99Dodoma
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$34.80$36.89Dodoma
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.08$10.68Dodoma
Fitness club membership$10.08$10.68Dodoma
Cinema ticket$2.64$2.80Dodoma
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$150$161Dodoma
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$104$112Dodoma
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$312$336Dodoma
Total single-person budget$344$366Dodoma
Average net salary$250$265

Verdict

Dodoma is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dodoma runs about $344 versus $366 in Mbeya — a difference of roughly 6%.

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 Mbeya

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodoma cheaper than Mbeya?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $344 per month in Dodoma versus $366 in Mbeya — about 6% less.
How far is Dodoma from Mbeya?
The straight-line distance between Dodoma and Mbeya is approximately 394 km (245 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Dodoma or Mbeya?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Dodoma and $265 in Mbeya. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Dodoma versus $0 in Mbeya per month.