Cost of living in Arusha (Tanzania) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arusha (Tanzania) is 5% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arusha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,337 Shilling | 15,876 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,764 Shilling | 15,662 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,878 Shilling | 7,607 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,319 Shilling | 2,721 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,685 Shilling | 4,923 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,874 Shilling | 2,511 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,388 Shilling | 10,515 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,902 Shilling | 6,017 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,255 Shilling | 1,612 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,129 Shilling | 2,252 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,242 Shilling | 15,875 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,997 Shilling | 2,957 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,610 Shilling | 958 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Arusha (Tanzania) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arusha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,264,490 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,758,380 Shilling | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 244,207 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 2,096,810 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 1,914,770 Shilling | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 138,662 Shilling | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67,295 Shilling | 63,170 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,109,110 Shilling | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 300,560 Shilling | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 18,105 Shilling | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 12,305 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Arusha (Tanzania) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Arusha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 87,180 Shilling | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 72,350 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 77,501 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 121,788 Shilling | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Arusha (Tanzania) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arusha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 31,572,600 Shilling | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 2,555 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 41,151 Shilling | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31,840 Shilling | 21,509 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Arusha (Tanzania) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Arusha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 12,058 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 21,529 Shilling | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 44,589 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 6,631 Shilling | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 7,353 Shilling | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 9,587 Shilling | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 3,979 Shilling | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 2,898 Shilling | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 11,059 Shilling | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Arusha (Tanzania) is about the same as in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Arusha | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 35,906 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 22,361 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 47,591 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 | - | 13,575 Shilling | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 5,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 2,957 Shilling | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 987,698 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 213 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 150,215 Shilling | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,244 Shilling | 5,174 Shilling | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 41 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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