Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania · Population 1,104,521
▲ +8% vs Tanzania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | TSh10,876 ($4.10) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | TSh43,502 ($16.42) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | TSh3,263 ($1.23) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | TSh246,514 ($93.02) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | TSh39,877 ($15.05) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | TSh105,131 ($39.67) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | TSh30,452 ($11.49) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | TSh30,452 ($11.49) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | TSh7,975 ($3.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh466,679 ($176) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | TSh324,646 ($123) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh973,938 ($368) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Mwanza is TSh755,250 ($285) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of TSh1,049,686 ($396) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly TSh1,364,592 ($515) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (TSh324,646 ($123)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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TSh970,583 ($366) / moMwanza is one of the key cities in Tanzania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is TSh1,049,686 ($396), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around TSh324,646 ($123) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to TSh2,434,169 ($919) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately TSh1,874,015 ($707) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Mwanza is TSh755,250 ($285). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least TSh1,364,592 ($515) per month.