Tanzania
Tanzania's largest city and commercial hub on the Indian Ocean, a gateway to Zanzibar, Serengeti, and Kilimanjaro with a laid-back Swahili coastal vibe.
#244 of 250
92% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 95
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Restaurants, Entertainment, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Dar es Salaam is the 244. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 95 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is basic grocery basket, 94% below the median: potatoes (1kg) $ 0.57, tomatoes (1kg) $ 0.68. You also get off lightly on utilities, clothing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
9 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/dar-es-salaam. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Fast & Fresh |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Fast & Fresh |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 0.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Fast & Fresh |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Fast & Fresh |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Fast & Fresh |
| Garlic (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Fast & Fresh |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Fast & Fresh |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.54 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 156.96 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
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