Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Tabora Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Tabora

😐 Solo nomad: Mbeya is 0 than Tabora without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mbeya is 0 than Tabora without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$22.74 TZS 58.2K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.54 TZS 19.3K
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Cappuccino
$1.52 TZS 3,881
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.4 TZS 1,036
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 TZS 957
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.8 TZS 2,039
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.61 TZS 1,558
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White Bread (500g)
$0.98 TZS 2,519
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.96 TZS 2,447
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Eggs
$2.33 TZS 5,974
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.94 TZS 10.1K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.93 TZS 10K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.42 TZS 8,757
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Apples (1kg)
$1.14 TZS 2,908
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Banana (1kg)
$0.78 TZS 1,998
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.02 TZS 2,604
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.78 TZS 2,001
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Potato (1kg)
$1.01 TZS 2,579
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Onion (1kg)
$0.75 TZS 1,926
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.56 TZS 1,427
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.8 TZS 2,039
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.14 TZS 2,905
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Wine (Bottle)
$4.01 TZS 10.3K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.8 TZS 2,055
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.15 TZS 2,931
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🚌 Getting Around
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.4 TZS 1,034
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.18 TZS 3,015
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 TZS 4,504
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.74 TZS 7,012
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.22 TZS 3,109
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$25.03 TZS 64K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.65 TZS 50.3K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$45.52 TZS 116.5K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.25 TZS 100.4K
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Cinema Ticket
$9.78 TZS 25K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$194 TZS 495.6K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,178 TZS 3M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$11.5 TZS 29.4K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$9.58 TZS 24.5K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$19.51 TZS 49.9K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$27.21 TZS 69.6K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$116 TZS 297.5K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$77.5 TZS 198.3K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$196 TZS 501.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$116 TZS 296.3K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Mbeya
Tabora
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$203 TZS 520.4K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13
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Last update for Mbeya: October 28, 2025

Last update for Tabora: October 28, 2025

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