Mbeya, Mbeya, Tanzania · Population 541,603
▲ +0% vs Tanzania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | TSh10,112 ($3.82) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | TSh40,450 ($15.26) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | TSh3,034 ($1.14) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | TSh229,214 ($86.50) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | TSh37,079 ($13.99) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | TSh97,753 ($36.89) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | TSh28,315 ($10.68) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | TSh28,315 ($10.68) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | TSh7,416 ($2.80) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh426,108 ($161) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | TSh296,423 ($112) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh889,268 ($336) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Mbeya is TSh702,250 ($265) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of TSh970,583 ($366) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly TSh1,261,758 ($476) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (TSh296,423 ($112)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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TSh970,583 ($366) / moMbeya is one of the key cities in Tanzania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is TSh970,583 ($366), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around TSh296,423 ($112) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to TSh2,247,027 ($848) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately TSh1,731,147 ($653) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Mbeya is TSh702,250 ($265). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least TSh1,261,758 ($476) per month.