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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary of cost of living in Dar es Salaam

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 4,581,425 Shilling
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 2,014,527 Shilling
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Dar es Salaam
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 15,241 Shilling
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 15,790 Shilling
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 8,522 Shilling
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 2,721 Shilling
12 eggs, large 4,119 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 3,441 Shilling
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 11,505 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 5,132 Shilling
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 2,461 Shilling
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 6,429 Shilling
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 17,570 Shilling
2 liters of coca-cola 2,720 Shilling
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,514 Shilling
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,196,620 Shilling
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 946,593 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 230,666 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,168,570 Shilling
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,636,340 Shilling
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 276,804 Shilling
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 49,948 Shilling
40” flat screen tv 870,960 Shilling
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 287,959 Shilling
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 15,884 Shilling
Hourly rate for cleaning help 13,105 Shilling
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 30,394 Shilling
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 80,661 Shilling
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 63,650 Shilling
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 75,230 Shilling
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 31,611,400 Shilling
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 2,768 Shilling
Monthly ticket public transport 45,326 Shilling
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 21,493 Shilling
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 6,913 Shilling
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 26,416 Shilling
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 44,630 Shilling
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 5,474 Shilling
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 6,361 Shilling
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 9,677 Shilling
4 rolls of toilet paper 3,153 Shilling
Tube of toothpaste 2,450 Shilling
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 11,371 Shilling
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 58,600 Shilling
2 tickets to the movies 21,785 Shilling
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 48,851 Shilling
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 70,844 Shilling
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 11,050 Shilling
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 5,488 Shilling
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 3,270 Shilling
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 1,216,120 Shilling
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 282 Shilling
1 month of gym membership in business district 140,953 Shilling
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 5,818 Shilling
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 253 prices entered by 19 different people.
Latest price update: December 08, 2023

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