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About Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania 🇹🇿 is a great base for digital nomads who want work-life balance with adventure. It offers a relaxed city vibe, growing coworking options, and easy access to safari parks, Mount Meru, and Kilimanjaro 🏔️. Internet can be variable, but cafés and some accommodations have decent Wi‑Fi. Ideal for nature lovers seeking an affordable East African hub.

Through the year

Best in October (71) · now 71
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 111 mm Feb: 108 mm Mar: 161 mm Apr: 232 mm May: 83 mm Jun: 54 mm Jul: 30 mm Aug: 30 mm Sep: 22 mm Oct: 34 mm Nov: 105 mm Dec: 169 mm Jan: 27°C / 16°C Feb: 27°C / 16°C Mar: 27°C / 17°C Apr: 24°C / 17°C May: 23°C / 16°C Jun: 21°C / 14°C Jul: 21°C / 14°C Aug: 23°C / 14°C Sep: 25°C / 15°C Oct: 27°C / 15°C Nov: 26°C / 16°C Dec: 26°C / 16°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.3
Internet Speed 6.1
Safety 6.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0
Weather 7.3
Accommodation Cost 7.3
Female Friendly 6.2
Racial Tolerance 6.9
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Arusha
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $328.78 per month
Coworking Space $135.38 per month
Coffee $2.51 per cup
Beer $1.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.87 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $17.41 per month
Mobile Plan $13.54 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $61.89 per month

Other cities in Tanzania

Other cities in Tanzania
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zanzibar City $2,118 5.8 Compare
2 Dar es Salaam $2,240 5.7 Compare
3 Stone Town $1,764 5.5 Compare
4 Moshi $1,089 5.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Moshi TZ Tanzania $1,089 5.5 Compare
2 Thika KE Kenya $882 5.3 Compare
3 Lushoto TZ Tanzania $795 5.0 Compare
4 Nairobi KE Kenya $2,739 6.1 Compare

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