Cheapest priced cityMbeya$266 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityDar es Salaam$440 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$125across 3 priced cities
Mbeya vs the worldCheaper than 524 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signalNo visa-free tourism for most nationalities: a single-entry e-visa (US$50), except Americans, who must buy the US$100 multiple-entry.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Mbeya | $266 | 101.3 district | $75 | $113 | $73 | $34 | $69 | $15 | $189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar City | $418 | 101.9 district | $100 | $150 | $80 | $103 | $123 | $12 | $314 |
| Dar es Salaam | $440 | 106.3 district | $201 | $594 | $75 | $57 | $92 | $15 | $279 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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