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Cost of Living in Morogoro

Morogoro, Morogoro, Tanzania · Population 471,409

▲ +0% vs Tanzania average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)TSh970,583 ($366)
Couple, monthlyTSh1,731,147 ($653)
Family of four, monthlyTSh2,247,027 ($848)

Estimated Prices in Morogoro

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantTSh10,112 ($3.82)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeTSh40,450 ($15.26)per meal
CappuccinoTSh3,034 ($1.14)each
Monthly groceries (single person)TSh229,214 ($86.50)per month
Monthly public transport passTSh37,079 ($13.99)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentTSh97,753 ($36.89)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)TSh28,315 ($10.68)per month
Fitness club membershipTSh28,315 ($10.68)per month
Cinema ticketTSh7,416 ($2.80)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreTSh426,108 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreTSh296,423 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreTSh889,268 ($336)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Morogoro 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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Msata

96 km away · Coast

Mikumi

100 km away · Morogoro

Rubeho

108 km away · Morogoro

Geiro

116 km away · Morogoro

Mpwapwa

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Other Major Cities in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam · pop. 7,962,000

TSh1,209,368 ($456) / mo

Mwanza

Mwanza · pop. 1,104,521

TSh1,049,686 ($396) / mo

Ubungo

Dar es Salaam · pop. 1,086,912

TSh1,049,686 ($396) / mo

Mbeya

Mbeya · pop. 541,603

TSh970,583 ($366) / mo

Arusha

Arusha · pop. 416,442

TSh970,583 ($366) / mo

Geita

Geita · pop. 361,671

TSh970,583 ($366) / mo

Tabora

Tabora · pop. 308,741

TSh970,583 ($366) / mo

Sumbawanga

Rukwa · pop. 303,986

TSh970,583 ($366) / mo

Living in Morogoro

Morogoro 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 Morogoro 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morogoro expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated TSh970,583 ($366) per month in Morogoro including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Tanzania.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Morogoro?
A net salary of around TSh1,261,758 ($476) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Morogoro with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Morogoro is TSh702,250 ($265).
How much is rent in Morogoro?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated TSh426,108 ($161) per month in the city centre and TSh296,423 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about TSh889,268 ($336).
Is Morogoro cheaper than Tanzania on average?
No — Morogoro is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Tanzania average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Morogoro?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at TSh229,214 ($86) in Morogoro. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about TSh10,112 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around TSh3,034 ($1).
How do transport costs in Morogoro compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Morogoro is estimated at TSh37,079 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Morogoro are estimates based on Tanzania national averages adjusted for city size (population 471,409). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.