Shinyanga, Shinyanga, Tanzania · Population 139,727
▼ -6% vs Tanzania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | TSh9,540 ($3.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | TSh38,160 ($14.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | TSh2,862 ($1.08) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | TSh216,240 ($81.60) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | TSh34,980 ($13.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | TSh92,220 ($34.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | TSh26,712 ($10.08) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | TSh26,712 ($10.08) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | TSh6,996 ($2.64) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh396,175 ($150) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | TSh275,600 ($104) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | TSh826,800 ($312) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Shinyanga is TSh662,500 ($250) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of TSh911,600 ($344) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly TSh1,185,080 ($447) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (TSh275,600 ($104)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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TSh970,583 ($366) / moShinyanga is one of the key cities in Tanzania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is TSh911,600 ($344), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around TSh275,600 ($104) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to TSh2,107,704 ($795) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately TSh1,624,715 ($613) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Shinyanga is TSh662,500 ($250). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least TSh1,185,080 ($447) per month.