Prices and Cost of Living in Tanzania

Food and beverage prices in Tanzania

Popular food products found on store shelves in Tanzania include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 4000 TZS (1.56 USD) for a kilo of onions to 11000 TZS (4.28 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 2875 TZS (1.12 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 2063 TZS (0.8 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 2700 TZS (1.05 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 6714 TZS (2.61 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 1078 TZS (0.42 USD). Dairy prices in Tanzania, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 2710 TZS (1.05 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 24400 TZS (9.49 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 15000 TZS (5.84 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 5244 TZS (2.04 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 2750 TZS (1.07 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Tanzania vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 5111 TZS (1.99 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1000 TZS (0.39 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 20000 TZS (7.78 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 50000 TZS (19.46 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 7250 TZS (2.82 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Tanzania?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 650 TZS (0.25 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 39000 TZS (15.18 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 3750 TZS (1.46 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 4000 TZS (1.56 USD).

Fuel prices in Tanzania

Average fuel prices in Tanzania are 2824 TZS (1.1 USD) per liter of gasoline and 2716 TZS (1.06 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tanzania?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Tanzania varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 671961 TZS (261 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 1524310 TZS (593 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 3553750 TZS (1383 USD) per square meter.