Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Tanga Cost of Living Comparison Between Mbeya and Tanga

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Mbeya is 686.9% more expensive than Tanga without rent, and 985% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Mbeya is 772.7% more expensive than Tanga without rent, and 1082% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$1.53 TZSĀ 3,948
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.09 TZSĀ 59.5K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.66 TZSĀ 19.7K
$3.45 TZSĀ 8,886
122.03%
Cappuccino
$1.58 TZSĀ 4,070
$0.60 TZSĀ 1,549
163.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 TZSĀ 1,050
$0.30 TZSĀ 770
36.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 TZSĀ 1,048
$0.38 TZSĀ 974
7.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.79 TZSĀ 2,037
$0.93 TZSĀ 2,386
-15.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.18 TZSĀ 3,045
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šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.56 TZSĀ 1,454
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White Bread (500g)
$1.00 TZSĀ 2,587
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.94 TZSĀ 2,422
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Eggs
$2.35 TZSĀ 6,058
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.82 TZSĀ 9,846
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.79 TZSĀ 9,754
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.47 TZSĀ 8,922
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Apples (1kg)
$1.18 TZSĀ 3,033
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Banana (1kg)
$0.78 TZSĀ 2,018
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.01 TZSĀ 2,600
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.76 TZSĀ 1,953
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Potato (1kg)
$1.00 TZSĀ 2,576
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Onion (1kg)
$0.74 TZSĀ 1,903
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.56 TZSĀ 1,451
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 TZSĀ 1,894
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.18 TZSĀ 3,030
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Wine (Bottle)
$3.83 TZSĀ 9,869
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 TZSĀ 1,906
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.17 TZSĀ 3,017
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šŸšŒ Getting Around
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.37 TZSĀ 964
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.18 TZSĀ 3,035
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.74 TZSĀ 4,471
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.74 TZSĀ 7,050
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27 TZSĀ 3,262
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šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$24.42 TZSĀ 62.9K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.50 TZSĀ 50.2K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$47.04 TZSĀ 121.1K
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šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.60 TZSĀ 99.4K
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Cinema Ticket
$9.58 TZSĀ 24.7K
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šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$191 TZSĀ 491.4K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,143 TZSĀ 2.9M
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$11.74 TZSĀ 30.2K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$9.89 TZSĀ 25.5K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$19.45 TZSĀ 50.1K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$26.87 TZSĀ 69.2K
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šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$116 TZSĀ 298.3K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$76.6 TZSĀ 197.3K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$191 TZSĀ 491.3K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$117 TZSĀ 301.3K
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Mbeya
Tanga
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$196 TZSĀ 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 Tanga: March 2, 2026

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