Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · Population 7,962,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Tanzania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | TSh12,402 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | TSh49,608 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | TSh3,721 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | TSh281,112 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | TSh45,474 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | TSh119,886 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | TSh34,726 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | TSh34,726 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | TSh9,095 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh549,941 ($208) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | TSh382,568 ($144) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh1,147,703 ($433) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Dar es Salaam is TSh861,250 ($325) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of TSh1,209,368 ($456) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly TSh1,572,178 ($593) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (TSh382,568 ($144)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
10 km away · Dar es Salaam
25 km away · Coast
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73 km away · Zanzibar Urban/West
76 km away · Zanzibar Central/South
80 km away · Zanzibar Urban/West
92 km away · Zanzibar North
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TSh970,583 ($366) / moDar es Salaam is the capital and one of the key cities in Tanzania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is TSh1,209,368 ($456), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around TSh382,568 ($144) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to TSh2,812,879 ($1,061) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately TSh2,162,830 ($816) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Dar es Salaam is TSh861,250 ($325). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least TSh1,572,178 ($593) per month.