Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Mwanza Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Mwanza

😐 Solo nomad: Mbeya is 318.2% more expensive than Mwanza without rent, and 198.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mbeya is 213.9% more expensive than Mwanza without rent, and 209.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mbeya
Mwanza
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$2.47 TZS 6,364
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.09 TZS 59.5K
$15.44 TZS 39.8K
49.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.66 TZS 19.7K
$4.56 TZS 11.7K
67.98%
Cappuccino
$1.58 TZS 4,070
$2.76 TZS 7,096
-42.75%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 TZS 1,050
$0.30 TZS 778
36.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 TZS 1,048
$0.28 TZS 709
46.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.79 TZS 2,037
$1.01 TZS 2,591
-21.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.38 TZS 3,549
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mbeya
Mwanza
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
Mwanza
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
Mwanza
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$24.42 TZS 62.9K
$66.9 TZS 172.3K
-63.50%
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
Mwanza
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
Mwanza
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
Mwanza
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
Mwanza
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
Mwanza
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$196 TZS 504.7K
$195 TZS 501.3K
0.69%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13
0
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Last update for Mbeya: March 2, 2026

Last update for Mwanza: March 2, 2026

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