Cost of Living Comparison Between Dodoma and Njombe Cost of Living Comparison Between Dodoma and Njombe

😐 Solo nomad: Dodoma is 2.8% more expensive than Njombe without rent, and 31.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Dodoma is 47.4% more expensive than Njombe without rent, and 17.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.75 TZS 9,604
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.95 TZS 48.5K
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-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.53 TZS 24.4K
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Cappuccino
$1.96 TZS 5,025
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 TZS 962
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.22 TZS 559
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.87 TZS 2,215
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 TZS 8,539
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.85 TZS 2,181
$0.94 TZS 2,413
-9.57%
White Bread (500g)
$0.74 TZS 1,887
$0.57 TZS 1,457
29.82%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.04 TZS 2,659
$0.99 TZS 2,540
5.05%
Eggs
$1.95 TZS 4,982
$1.42 TZS 3,625
37.32%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.82 TZS 14.9K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.01 TZS 17.9K
$3.95 TZS 10.1K
77.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.85 TZS 9,839
$3.06 TZS 7,825
25.82%
Apples (1kg)
$2.46 TZS 6,295
$1.59 TZS 4,071
54.72%
Banana (1kg)
$0.92 TZS 2,343
$1.7 TZS 4,348
-45.88%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.79 TZS 2,022
$1.89 TZS 4,842
-58.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.52 TZS 3,884
$0.94 TZS 2,407
61.70%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 TZS 2,758
$1.38 TZS 3,527
-21.74%
Onion (1kg)
$1.75 TZS 4,487
$2.47 TZS 6,326
-29.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.5 TZS 1,281
$0.38 TZS 961
31.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.4 TZS 1,034
$0.4 TZS 1,024
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.57 TZS 4,027
$1.78 TZS 4,565
-11.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.14 TZS 10.6K
$2.07 TZS 5,297
100.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.86 TZS 2,192
$1.33 TZS 3,395
-35.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.25 TZS 3,199
$2.11 TZS 5,398
-40.76%
🚌 Getting Around
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.26 TZS 663
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$19.94 TZS 51K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$1.56 TZS 3,992
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$1.12 TZS 2,857
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$5.85 TZS 15K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.12 TZS 2,863
$1.25 TZS 3,205
-10.40%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$18.4K TZS 47M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
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$11.7K TZS 29.9M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$21.53 TZS 55.1K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.62 TZS 50.2K
$15.44 TZS 39.5K
27.07%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.42 TZS 49.7K
$59.1 TZS 151.2K
-67.13%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.3 TZS 146.7K
$23.18 TZS 59.3K
147.37%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.82 TZS 20K
$7.88 TZS 20.2K
-0.76%
Cinema Ticket
$3.91 TZS 10K
$3.83 TZS 9,812
2.09%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
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$332 TZS 849.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$15.37 TZS 39.3K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
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$20.85 TZS 53.3K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$17.38 TZS 44.5K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$15.34 TZS 39.2K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$115 TZS 293.4K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$97 TZS 248.2K
$39.12 TZS 100.1K
147.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$191 TZS 488.5K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$116 TZS 297.2K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Dodoma
Njombe
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$277 TZS 708.4K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
12
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Last update for Dodoma: October 28, 2025

Last update for Njombe: October 28, 2025

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