Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary of cost of living in Dar es Salaam

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 5,115,550 Shilling
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 2,550,918 Shilling
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Dar es Salaam
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 17,320 Shilling
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 15,877 Shilling
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 9,091 Shilling
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 2,883 Shilling
12 eggs, large 4,454 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 2,631 Shilling
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 12,396 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 3,842 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,994 Shilling
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 2,030 Shilling
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 17,572 Shilling
2 liters of coca-cola 3,696 Shilling
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,047 Shilling
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,933,310 Shilling
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,282,140 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 241,095 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,157,380 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,701,940 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 144,264 Shilling
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 61,594 Shilling
40” flat screen tv 1,117,980 Shilling
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 324,357 Shilling
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 18,105 Shilling
Hourly rate for cleaning help 12,303 Shilling
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 70,869 Shilling
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 94,713 Shilling
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 90,551 Shilling
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 101,728 Shilling
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 33,249,500 Shilling
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 2,479 Shilling
Monthly ticket public transport 41,151 Shilling
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 20,356 Shilling
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 12,448 Shilling
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 31,568 Shilling
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 44,640 Shilling
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 6,193 Shilling
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 6,253 Shilling
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 9,587 Shilling
4 rolls of toilet paper 3,664 Shilling
Tube of toothpaste 2,859 Shilling
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 8,997 Shilling
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 39,229 Shilling
2 tickets to the movies 20,649 Shilling
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 47,633 Shilling
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 70,267 Shilling
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 16,435 Shilling
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 5,000 Shilling
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 3,468 Shilling
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 1,216,120 Shilling
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 282 Shilling
1 month of gym membership in business district 123,718 Shilling
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 5,121 Shilling
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 125 prices entered by 16 different people.
Latest price update: June 07, 2023

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