Tanzania
Cost of Living in Kahama
Monthly Total
$909
$15,908
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$208
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$23
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 5/6/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$208
$3,640
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$52
$910
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$140
$2,450
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$80
$1,400
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$22
$385
Monthly Total
$909
$15,908
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