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Cost of Living in Dar Es Salaam

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Cost of Living Index (Excl.Rent): 57.08
Rent Index: 32.02
Groceries Index: 45.72
Restaurants Index: 37.56
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index: 45.25
Local Purchasing Power: 36.71
Restaurants [ Edit ] Avg. Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 4.32 $ 2.89-5.45
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 33.33 $ 27.24-60.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.70 $ 5.77-13.70
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 1.18 $ 1.14-1.83
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) 1.60 $ 1.39-1.92
Cappuccino (regular) 1.89 $ 1.38-2.31
Coke/Pepsi (11.2 oz small bottle) 0.75 $ 0.35-1.00
Water (11.2 oz small bottle) 0.51 $ 0.23-0.72
Markets [ Edit ] Avg.
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.53 $ 4.47-6.57
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 0.60 $ 0.42-0.79
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.56 $ 0.52-0.63
Eggs (12) 2.93 $ 2.08-4.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.31 $ 4.54-6.86
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) 3.12 $ 2.30-3.93
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 1.45 $ 1.25-1.64
Apples (1 lb) 1.81 $ 1.25-2.09
Banana (1 lb) 0.75 $ 0.45-1.05
Oranges (1 lb) 1.25 $ 1.05-1.36
Tomato (1 lb) 0.67 $ 0.45-1.04
Potato (1 lb) 0.52 $ 0.41-0.63
Onion (1 lb) 0.53 $ 0.42-0.63
Lettuce (1 head) 0.76 $ 0.59-0.92
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.75 $ 0.58-0.92
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.00 $ 5.54-9.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.19 $ 1.06-1.35
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) 2.21 $ 1.39-3.00
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 1.61 $ 1.38-1.80
Transportation [ Edit ] Avg.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.23 $ 0.22-0.30
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 41.55 $ 17.84-52.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.36 $ 2.33-4.62
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.23 $ 1.61-2.25
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 5.00 $ 4.67-6.93
Gasoline (1 gallon) 3.67 $ 3.37-3.85
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 29,390.50 $ 18,000.00-30,000.00
Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 18,000.00 $
Utilities (Monthly) [ Edit ] Avg.
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 138.68 $ 85.00-200.00
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.16 $ 0.11-0.20
Internet (10 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 162.43 $ 100.69-200.00
Sports And Leisure [ Edit ] Avg.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 73.46 $ 46.17-100.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 10.36 $ 9.58-11.51
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 5.64 $ 4.31-7.00
Clothing And Shoes [ Edit ] Avg.
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 26.93 $ 23.20-30.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 77.10 $ 69.07-92.80
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 60.88 $ 41.44-75.51
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 89.65 $ 69.25-119.70
Rent Per Month [ Edit ] Avg.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 683.31 $ 400.00-1,003.01
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 519.19 $ 277.01-742.39
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,495.05 $ 1,006.86-2,099.32
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,690.57 $ 831.04-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price [ Edit ] Avg.
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 111.48 $ 111.48-111.48
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 69.68 $ 55.74-83.61
Salaries And Financing [ Edit ] Avg.
Average Monthly Disposable Salary (Net After Tax) 644.27 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly 17.75 17.00-18.00

Prices in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

These data are based on 362 entries in the past 18 months from 50 different contributors.
Last update: October, 2016
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74 Comments so far

#Loy on Oct 03, 2016 :
If the company paid you minimum of 1000$ plus transportation and accomodation ACCEPT.. COZ Dar es salaam isnt too expensive if you have an access to transport and accomodation..
#shil on Apr 27, 2016 :
hi iwould to come to tanzania,for kids education for high school.pls can someone explain tome tanzanian.education
#NIKHIL on Feb 22, 2016 :
Dear Sir, I got job offer in Tanzania they are offering me Saving Salary 1000USD then they will give me Local Salary+ House allowance+ Car allowance+ Medical cover & Bachelor Accomodation.Please help me should i accept these offer.
#Nazim on Feb 07, 2016 :
Dear Sir,i got job in dar es alaam (Tanzania), Salary 2000 usd, with furnished bachelor accommodation, to & fro free transport from company to house.
Can I accept this offer or not. Please let me know.
#Mohsin on Jan 12, 2016 :
have been offered a job in Dar Es Salaam with a monthly salary of USD 1200.00 (including Tax) with free accommodation + transport/Company car + paid travel to India twice a year...
I am not planning to bring my family right away...
Is it a good deal?
How much I can save?
Is it ok to accept the offer?
Please revert
Regards
Mohsin
#saravanan on Dec 26, 2015 :
Dear friends,
I got a offer in tanzania(morogoro) 1000 usd,free accomadation & transportation + air ticket, for food they provide 200000 tanzania shellins, is it sufficient to stay n save there, so kindly need a some comments.
#aloke roy on Nov 27, 2015 :
Sir I have got a job in dar-es-salaam....company name- Nyati spritiz...can any one tell me any details about the company????
#Pankaj on Oct 14, 2015 :
Dear Sir,i got job in dar es alaam (Tanzania), Salary 2100 usd, with furnished bachelor accommodation, to & fro free transport from company to house.
Can I accept this offer or not. Please let me know.
#shan on Oct 07, 2015 :
what is the reasonable salary I can get in a 4 or five star hotels in Dar es alaam. i am a well experienced Financial Controller
#Sharjoon on Sep 24, 2015 :
Hai I used to come to tanzaniya for a regular basis and stay up to 1 to 2 weeks in hotel looks very expensive

Is that any one can share individual accommodation with toilet , AC , food and good apartment please contact my mobile number in uae +97150 9595221
#Raj hans on Sep 20, 2015 :
How much dar es salaam is safer for Indians to work, for me it getting tuff to take the decision to join the company or not. Because for friends deny to come this place to work.
Plz guid the Indians those who are already made your career and serving the tanzinees
#Aslam on Aug 04, 2015 :
Hey Friends,

Assalamo Alaykum,

I was working as Manager (Human Resources) in an engineering company India having product of Material Handling Equipments with manpower around 3000, I am retired from the job in December 2012 living at Gujarat India now I wish to travel Tanzania with having some work if possible in the area of Human Resources as I have rich experience of 35 years in same field. Hope some will guide me Insyallah,,,,,,,, Aslam Vohra
#Amrish Kumar on Jul 16, 2015 :
Dear Sir,
i have a offer for steel industry for a manager post for tanzania with 17 year exp , how much salary can be expacted
#Basavaraj on Jun 26, 2015 :
I am travelling to Dar Es Salaam (Africa) and my company is paying for accommodation and i need to take care of my food and transport so my company is paying me 400$ per month so please let if its feasible.
#devan on May 27, 2015 :
family (02 person)
if company provides you Furnished accommodation, Car , fuel, cell phone only
your monthly expense to stay in Dar will be max. 350-400 USD. (If food is cooked at home)
#Tanmoy Roy on May 26, 2015 :
Got an offer from an insurance company in dar es alaam (Tanzania)..
Pkg of 1500 us dollers + Acc + Food + Transport + Tkts once in year to India.
Kindly help with an idea about the deal for a single man and suggest the life in Tanzania for tge Indian.
#Lajitha on May 14, 2015 :
Hello,

My husband got a job opportunity in Dar Es Salam with an in-hand amount of 2000 USD after tax reduction. We have to meet all other expenses including rent, water and current bills, transportation, monthly expenses for a moderate living of two. Please advice me on the total amount of expenses on a monthly basis and how much we can save from this.

Regards,
Lajitha
#Anonymous on Apr 05, 2015 :
It's nice to see you in the expat blog. I am an Academician from India & have got the offer to be the Director in one of the schools of Tanzania,
Can you kindly guide me about the living conditions, nature of the students, expenditure required for the moderate standard of living, precautions to be taken and other tips to be a succesful Academician in Tanzania.

Thanks & kind regards,
Jagannadha Rao
#Nandy on Mar 24, 2015 :
Hey

I am staying in Dar es salaam. And it is good to have any thing more then $1500 monthly (accommodation + food extra). Family & flights are extra addon.

For more details please email me @ dream_nandy at the rate yahoo.co.in.

You can mange in little here but for saving it is good.

Thanks!
#chandu on Mar 10, 2015 :
I have got an offer in dar es alaam salary 3000usd with food and accomodation.is it a ggod one when it comes for savings? please suggest anyone.
#Anonymous on Feb 26, 2015 :
Please dont come to our country and spoil it... let the locals have these jobs, stop stealing our jobs and livelyhood
#sandeep sharma on Jan 13, 2015 :
ho all, i have got a job proposal in dar es salam, pleasensuggest me the package i will ask to company.
#Deependra on Dec 06, 2014 :
Sir, I got an offer of 500$ US. +Food, accommodation, visa, and travelling.

Is this offer suitable for me. Salary be raised $100 after 3 months.

Should I take the offer. Please suggest....
#mukesh on Nov 25, 2014 :
I have been offered a job in Dar Es Salaam with a monthly salary of USD 900 + furnish accommodation + electricity & water bill + visa ticket Can I accept this offer or not. Please let me know can i save some money for my family???
#hari krishna on Nov 12, 2014 :
hai
Recently i got a offer in dar Es salaam (Tanzania),salary 1300 usd per monthh with accomodation,transportation,. How much will I save monthly.
#Bharti mahesh on Nov 04, 2014 :
Hi
I am from India live in Dar es Salam on my husbands permit. I am planning to take up a job here in Dar can u please advice how should I go about it. In India I was in fashion industry

Please revert
Bharti
#shoaib on Oct 16, 2014 :
Hi,
I have an offer for nsn tanzania for 1 year contract they provide my 230 usd/ per day all the things i have to manage i.e-accomodation,medical,insurance,food,flights,visa.Please tell me is this much salary is gud for me how much i can save and what abt the safety as i indian and moving out of india first time.
Regards/
Bains
#Pradip on Oct 16, 2014 :
Hi

I have recievd an offer 2000 USD Per month (inclusive all) in Tanzania Dar es salaam . What approx saving can i made if staying single in One bed room falt in good location .

Pradip
#Lalitkumar Tayade on Oct 07, 2014 :
I have got an offer in Tanzania of a job with 500USD as salary + 200000 local currency with accommodation and transport. Is it a good offer? Please let Me know ASAP
#Raman on Oct 06, 2014 :
Dear Sir

I got a job offer in dar es salaam (tanzania); Salary is 1700 USD with accommodation and free transport. Please let me know if this offer is fine.
#Raman on Oct 06, 2014 :
Dear Sir

I got a job offer in dar es salaam (tanzania); Salary is 1700 USD with accommodation and free transport. Please let me know if this offer is fine.
#Mahesh Kumar on Sep 18, 2014 :
HI
I got offer from Dar es salaam net salary after deduction 1671 dollers. accomodation is not proveded by company. should I go for this offer. company will give car. also want to know is it safe to live in tanzania
#khalil youssef on Sep 15, 2014 :
i am an australian citizenship and australian passport i am a landscaper i am looking for work in tanga tanzania i speak 2 languages english and arabic fluent english and arabic i am qualified to teach english language now i am staying in marocco thanks very much if you can employ me my age 65 years old
#limna manuel on Jun 12, 2014 :
I am limna from cochin kerala india.. looking a new job Tanzania dar salam...
#KESHAV on May 20, 2014 :
I am getting the offers in Dar Es Salaam,kindly guide the offer package that i can opt for ..
#ashutosh on May 20, 2014 :
hi,

please suggest is it right for me ,as i have a offer of 1400USD in Tanjania+ free travelling+ accomodation.

rgds
Ashutosh
#jayakrishnan on May 01, 2014 :
Hi,

I got a job offer from Dar El Salaam with a salary of USD 2500 + 2 BHK House + Free Medical Insurance + Company provided Car & Driver + Family visa. Is it a good offer to accept for 2 + 2 family?

Best Regards

Jayakrishnan
#narasimha on Apr 25, 2014 :
I like dar es salaam I like to work in dar es salaam .any field supervisor job anyone please help me I am in india .Bangalore. my mobile no +919740095736
#Anonymous on Apr 20, 2014 :
Hi,

Got a opportunity to work in Tanzania. Offered salary- Savings(2500 USD)+ Family Accomodation + Transportation+ Medical+ 2 times a year Family to & fro flight.

Location will be Dar-Es-Salaam. Is it a decent offer? Sould I accept?

Please suggest.
#Rohan Singh on Mar 15, 2014 :
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have an option for 1 job and they offer me 1200 USD +accommodation +food 200000 Tanzanian ceiling.
I request to u plz suggest me that this is affordable to me if yes than how much I am saving the money in a month.

Waiting for positive response.
#Nainesh on Feb 18, 2014 :
I got offer for dar es salaam, salary 1500usd in indian bank account + local salary with bachelor accommodation. Is it worth? Can i accept this offer? pls guide me.
#divakar on Feb 12, 2014 :
Hi,

we are planing to set up a civil( infra) construction company ........looking for your valuable comments
#Stive on Feb 04, 2014 :
I have been offered a job in Dar Es Salaam with a monthly salary of USD 1,300 + furnish accommodation + electricity & water bill + visa ticket Can I accept this offer or not. Please let me know can i save some money for my family???
#Ali on Jan 22, 2014 :
Based on the cost of living, a salary less than $1000.00 is not sufficient to pay your rent and food. If these are being taken care with your offer package, then $1000.00 may be sufficient. Can anyone share their experiences.
#fareed on Jan 20, 2014 :
hi..i m looking for to stublish my life in tanzania..anyone can give me idea if i can do any business der..im a south asian citizen..to start a business der how much i need to spend
#tas on Dec 22, 2013 :
I got a job in Tanzania as teacher at a private primary school named Goshen in Kilondoni District. I am a zimbo and the employer is offering USD 500 equivalent to the TZS. Accomodation and food is catered for. Kindly advise whether I can make any savings I have a family of two children and wife????
#satish on Dec 11, 2013 :
Plzzzzz help me out i got job in dar es sallam as a store manager in retail they r offering 930 USD
i need to manage accomodation & everything in dat only is dis a good deal? & how much salary i have to ask them for normal living life as well as good saving i am bachelor.
Plzzzzzzzzzz assist me.....
#Dilip Singh on Nov 06, 2013 :
Dear Vijay

I found your post. Just wished to know incase you have joined and now working at TNZ already.

For the friends in Tanzania already - will like to know on more on your stay and works...
I have been offered a job in Dar Es Salaam with a monthly salary ( saving as they say ) of USD 3,000.00 (excluding Tax) with free accommodation + transport/Company car + SCHOOL for Kids + Medical for my family ( 2 + 1 )

Is it a good deal?
will there be any savings in this .... ? IS THIS SAVING COMPONENT REALLY WORKING ...
Is it ok to accept the offer?
Please revert

REgards

Dilip Singh
#ASIF on Nov 06, 2013 :
i want a singer job at tanzania for indian songs. any body help plz
#manoj on Oct 24, 2013 :
I hv recd an offer from tanzania, can I accept this offer ?
#Rawal Sing on Oct 17, 2013 :
Hi ,

I am Engineering Degree in IT with 2+ of Exp , Can you please find a job for me, what should be expected salary there for me?
#Rawal Sing on Oct 17, 2013 :
Hi ,

I am Engineering Degree with 2+ of Exp , Can you please find a job for me, what should be expected salary there for me?
#atul on Oct 17, 2013 :
The Salary Take home in USD will be 700 after Tax deductions Plus 200 USD Equivalent Local Money.
furnished bachelor accommodation, to & fro free transport from company to house. this is good for me.Can I accept this offer or not. Please let me know.
#PKR on Oct 01, 2013 :
hi,
If I get a salary of 3500USD, how much can I save after spending decently for a living.

Regards
#curiousF on Sep 22, 2013 :
Can you give idea how much is the salary of a telephone operator in Tanzania.. Thank you in so much.
#mathew james on Sep 22, 2013 :
I have got an offer in dar es alaam salary 2400usd with food and accomodation.is it a ggod one when it comes for savings? please suggest anyone.
#Aarthy Kumar on Sep 16, 2013 :
Hi my name is Aarthy Kumar i got job in Tanzania,Dar es alam,let me know thai Tanzania Shillings for Survival 4,50,000 and free accomadation will be provided by the company and giving Us 975 for savings . i want to know that its a good offer or not?
#Rawal on Sep 04, 2013 :
Dear .
I am looking job in Technical sales /business development/sales

Please help me how much salary can be offer in Tanzania
#Allan on Sep 03, 2013 :
How soon can one get a job in Tanzania I am a
young man with Accounting and Admin
experience final year BCom Accounting looking to
work and finish my degree. Thank you for your
help. Email: munyanyia@yahoo.com or +263733685428
#Ejaz Ali on Aug 17, 2013 :
I wish to come Dar Tan. I am Adm. + Accounts officer + good knowledge of Computer.
Can I get help to find job for me. Thanks for prompt response.
#Karim on Aug 07, 2013 :
I am looking forward to work in Tanzania. Any labor job.. Is 1000 USD salary enough for me as I am alone and will be living alone with all my expenses.. i.e rent, food, transportation etc. How much will I save monthly?
#Anonymous on Aug 03, 2013 :
hi i got an offer for 9000 usd excluding accomodation & transportaion/taxes.
is it sufficient for 2+2 family (two hildren 7years and 6months)
#Nageshwar Rao on Jul 23, 2013 :
Got a Job Offer Hotel at dar es salaam with salary of $1700+500000 Shellins + food+accomadation+medicals, Please Advice is it worth joining

#mukesh Ji on Jul 04, 2013 :
I got a offer in tanzania 1000 usd,free accomadation & transportation, for food they provide 200000 tanzania shellins, is it sufficient to stay n save there, so kindly need a some comments.
#joy on Jun 26, 2013 :
I got one offer in Dar Es Saleem -----salary 2000 USD per month + family accomodation+car+Medical for me . I want looking for savings .
#Geekay on Jun 10, 2013 :
Hi,

I'm offered a Salary of 7,700,000 TZS inclusive of all taxable income (except for Medical - which i can claim on actual); Please advise if its a good pay. I have a baby & looking forward for a Good Standard life and I'm not looking forward savings. Let me know if its good to take! Since I'm coming as a Sales Manager - I've been offered plus Commissions on my Sales.
#Bains on Jun 04, 2013 :
Just editing my last post the salary offere to me is 220 euros daily
#Bains on Jun 04, 2013 :
Hi,
I have an offer for nsn tanzania for 6 months contract they provide my 220euros all the things i have to manage i.e-accomodation,medical,insurance,food,flights,visa.Please tell me is this much salary is gud for me how much i can save and what abt the safety as i indian and moving out of india first time.
Regards/
Bains
#Anonymous on Jun 03, 2013 :
yes vijay u got a good package,just accept it.
#Vijay on Jun 02, 2013 :
Hi
I have been offered a job in Dar Es Salaam with a monthly salary of USD 7,000.00 (including Tax) with free accommodation + food + transport/Company car + paid travel to India twice a year...
I am not planning to bring my family right away...
Is it a good deal?
How much I can save?
Is it ok to accept the offer?
Please revert
Regards
Vijay
#Raj on Mar 08, 2013 :
Pawan, kindly accept it. Its a good deal. You will save atleast $ 1700 per month.
#Mukesh on Feb 02, 2013 :
Dear sir,

i m getting a job in tansania for furniture projects basically designing furnitures... they are asking for the salary that i want to save it after food and accomodation... what should be the amount which i should quote and how is the place tanzania for a family to stay in respect to safety... as i don't know any inperson there...

please revert urgently...

eagerly waiting for your reply....

Thanks in anticipation....
#Anonymous on Dec 08, 2012 :
Are their any westerners living in Dar Es Salaam who can share their views about the city, ?
if so i would like to hear your views and ask a few questions in details,
regards
anton1932@hotmail.com
#Pawan on Dec 01, 2012 :
Dear Sir,i got job in dar es alaam (Tanzania), Salary 2100 usd, with furnished bachelor accommodation, to & fro free transport from company to house.
Can I accept this offer or not. Please let me know.