Tanzania
Live cost-of-living data across 2 cities in Tanzania — average cost index 19/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 16 to 21. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in Tanzania
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tanzania cheap to live in?
Across 2 cities in Tanzania, the average cost-of-living index is 19 (New York = 100) — from 16 in Dar es Salaam to 21 in Zanzibar. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam is the most affordable city we track in Tanzania, with a cost-of-living index of 16 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $400/month.
How much does it cost to live in Tanzania per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Tanzania for roughly $320–$448/month. Costs scale up toward Zanzibar. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Dar es Salaam with anywhere
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