Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Iringa Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Iringa

Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.09 TZS 59.5K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.66 TZS 19.7K
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Cappuccino
$1.58 TZS 4,070
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 TZS 1,050
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 TZS 1,048
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.79 TZS 2,037
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.56 TZS 1,454
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White Bread (500g)
$1.00 TZS 2,587
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.94 TZS 2,422
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Eggs
$2.35 TZS 6,058
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.82 TZS 9,846
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.79 TZS 9,754
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.47 TZS 8,922
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Apples (1kg)
$1.18 TZS 3,033
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Banana (1kg)
$0.78 TZS 2,018
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.01 TZS 2,600
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.76 TZS 1,953
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Potato (1kg)
$1.00 TZS 2,576
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Onion (1kg)
$0.74 TZS 1,903
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.56 TZS 1,451
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 TZS 1,894
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.18 TZS 3,030
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Wine (Bottle)
$3.83 TZS 9,869
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 TZS 1,906
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 TZS 3,017
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🚌 Getting Around
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.37 TZS 964
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.18 TZS 3,035
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.74 TZS 4,471
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.74 TZS 7,050
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27 TZS 3,262
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$24.42 TZS 62.9K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.50 TZS 50.2K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$47.04 TZS 121.1K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.60 TZS 99.4K
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Cinema Ticket
$9.58 TZS 24.7K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$191 TZS 491.4K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,143 TZS 2.9M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$11.74 TZS 30.2K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$9.89 TZS 25.5K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$19.45 TZS 50.1K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$26.87 TZS 69.2K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$116 TZS 298.3K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$76.6 TZS 197.3K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$191 TZS 491.3K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$117 TZS 301.3K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Mbeya
Iringa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$196 TZS 504.7K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13
0
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Last update for Mbeya: March 2, 2026

Last update for Iringa: March 1, 2026

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