Can you live in Arusha with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,052, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Arusha with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,052, you would have roughly $948 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Arusha with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,052, you would have roughly $1,948 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Arusha with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,052, you would have roughly $3,948 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Arusha with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,052, you would have roughly $6,948 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Arusha, Tanzania

How much does it really cost to live in Arusha? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 620,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city ⛰️ Mountains 💱 TZS

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$ $400 1-bedroom rent / mo

66 Quality of life / 100

58 Safety / 100

66 Internet / 100

76 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$400
Food (moderate)	$290
Transport	$15
Utilities	$50
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$45
Entertainment	$115
Total (moderate)	$1,052

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Arusha.

Shared accommodation	$160
Studio	$280
1-bedroom	$400
2-bedroom	$620
3-bedroom	$900

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City Scores

How Arusha rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital cityDodoma
LanguageSwahili, English
CurrencyTZS
Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

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Pros and Cons of Arusha

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $684 per month Basic $789 per month Moderate $1,052 per month Comfortable $1,464 per month Premium $2,393 per month

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Can You Live in Arusha on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-52 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$948 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,948 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,948 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,948 / month