Can you live in Dar es Salaam with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,242, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Dar es Salaam with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,242, you would have roughly $758 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Dar es Salaam with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,242, you would have roughly $1,758 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Dar es Salaam with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,242, you would have roughly $3,758 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Dar es Salaam with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,242, you would have roughly $6,758 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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

Africa 👥 6,700,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 TZS

💰 Can I afford Dar es Salaam? ⚖️ Compare this city Tanzania →

$ $520 1-bedroom rent / mo

64 Quality of life / 100

52 Safety / 100

66 Internet / 100

80 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$520
Food (moderate)	$320
Transport	$15
Utilities	$55
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$50
Entertainment	$135
Total (moderate)	$1,242

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Dar es Salaam.

Shared accommodation	$220
Studio	$400
1-bedroom	$520
2-bedroom	$760
3-bedroom	$1,040

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City Scores

How Dar es Salaam rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityDodoma
LanguageSwahili, English
CurrencyTZS
Time zoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

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Pros and Cons of Dar es Salaam

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Located near the coast
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

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

Budget $810 per month Basic $932 per month Moderate $1,242 per month Comfortable $1,734 per month Premium $2,792 per month

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Can You Live in Dar es Salaam on These Salaries?

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

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-242 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$758 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,758 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,758 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,758 / month