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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 🇹🇿
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Nomad Score:
57%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$1,200.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily estimate for snacks and occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost including taxis and local buses |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$100.00
$12.00
|
Daily cost for tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for visa renewals and permits |
| Total |
$530.00
$2,620.00
$103.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beers are affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Local eateries offer cheaper meals; tourist areas are pricier.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
International fast food chains are more expensive than local options.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.40
Rates increase during peak hours and in busy districts.
per km