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Tanga vs Dar es Salaam

Tanzania vs Tanzania · 196 km apart

Tanga

Tanzania

TSh911,600 ($344)

single / month

Cheaper overall
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Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

TSh1,209,368 ($456)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanga cheaper than Dar es Salaam?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $344 per month in Tanga versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — about 33% less.
How far is Tanga from Dar es Salaam?
The straight-line distance between Tanga and Dar es Salaam is approximately 196 km (122 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Tanga or Dar es Salaam?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Tanga and $325 in Dar es Salaam. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Tanga versus $0 in Dar es Salaam per month.