Tanzania
Cost of Living in Dar es Salaam
Monthly Total
$1,006
$17,605
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$281
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$24
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$281
$4,918
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$111
$1,943
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$73
$1,278
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$270
$4,725
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$161
$2,818
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$25
$438
Monthly Total
$1,006
$17,605
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