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Kigoma vs Dar es Salaam

Tanzania vs Tanzania · 1,088 km apart

Kigoma

Tanzania

TSh911,600 ($344)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

TSh1,209,368 ($456)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kigoma cheaper than Dar es Salaam?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $344 per month in Kigoma versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — about 33% less.
How far is Kigoma from Dar es Salaam?
The straight-line distance between Kigoma and Dar es Salaam is approximately 1,088 km (676 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kigoma or Dar es Salaam?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Kigoma and $325 in Dar es Salaam. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Kigoma versus $0 in Dar es Salaam per month.