Tanzania flagCost of Living Guide

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Tanzania

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Economic & Living Costs in Tanzania
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

3000-15000 TZS
Avg: 9000 TZS

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

30000-120000 TZS
Avg: 75000 TZS

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

15000-25000 TZS
Avg: 20000 TZS

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

2000-5000 TZS
Avg: 3500 TZS
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

390000-2163200 TZS
Avg: 1276600 TZS

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

250000-910000 TZS
Avg: 580000 TZS

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

520000-6526000 TZS
Avg: 3523000 TZS

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

300000-1500000 TZS
Avg: 900000 TZS
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

600-1000 TZS
Avg: 800 TZS

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

6000-18000 TZS
Avg: 12000 TZS

Monthly Transport Pass

36000-39000 TZS
Avg: 37500 TZS

Gasoline (1L)

2752-3200 TZS
Avg: 2976 TZS
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

75000-300000 TZS
Avg: 187500 TZS

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

60000-150000 TZS
Avg: 105000 TZS

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

10000-50000 TZS
Avg: 30000 TZS
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1500-4500 TZS
Avg: 3000 TZS

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

1000-3500 TZS
Avg: 2250 TZS

Eggs (12)

3600-7200 TZS
Avg: 5400 TZS

Local Cheese (1kg)

15000-30000 TZS
Avg: 22500 TZS
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

55000-250000 TZS
Avg: 152500 TZS

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

10000-20000 TZS
Avg: 15000 TZS

Cinema Ticket

10000-25000 TZS
Avg: 17500 TZS

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

500000-2888158 TZS
Avg: 1694079 TZS
Last updated: 2026-04-03