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Ubungo vs Dar es Salaam

Tanzania vs Tanzania · 10 km apart

Ubungo

Tanzania

TSh1,049,686 ($396)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

TSh1,209,368 ($456)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseUbungoDar es SalaamCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.10$4.68Ubungo
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$16.42$18.72Ubungo
Cappuccino$1.23$1.40Ubungo
Monthly groceries (single person)$93.02$106Ubungo
Monthly public transport pass$15.05$17.16Ubungo
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$39.67$45.24Ubungo
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$11.49$13.10Ubungo
Fitness club membership$11.49$13.10Ubungo
Cinema ticket$3.01$3.43Ubungo
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$176$208Ubungo
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$123$144Ubungo
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$368$433Ubungo
Total single-person budget$396$456Ubungo
Average net salary$285$325

Verdict

Ubungo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ubungo runs about $396 versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — a difference of roughly 15%.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ubungo cheaper than Dar es Salaam?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $396 per month in Ubungo versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — about 15% less.
How far is Ubungo from Dar es Salaam?
The straight-line distance between Ubungo and Dar es Salaam is approximately 10 km (6 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Ubungo or Dar es Salaam?
The estimated average net salary is $285 in Ubungo and $325 in Dar es Salaam. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Ubungo versus $0 in Dar es Salaam per month.