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Cheaper overall| Expense | Mwanza | Arusha | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.10 | $3.82 | Arusha |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.42 | $15.26 | Arusha |
| Cappuccino | $1.23 | $1.14 | Arusha |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.02 | $86.50 | Arusha |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.05 | $13.99 | Arusha |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.67 | $36.89 | Arusha |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.49 | $10.68 | Arusha |
| Fitness club membership | $11.49 | $10.68 | Arusha |
| Cinema ticket | $3.01 | $2.80 | Arusha |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $176 | $161 | Arusha |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $123 | $112 | Arusha |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $368 | $336 | Arusha |
| Total single-person budget | $396 | $366 | Arusha |
| Average net salary | $285 | $265 |
Arusha is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mwanza runs about $396 versus $366 in Arusha — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Arusha 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 Mwanza · Full cost of living in Arusha