Tanzania · Africa
Dar es Salaam
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,140Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $770/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Tanzania.
Healthcare
Public facilities are under-resourced outside major centres; the best care is in private hospitals in Dar es Salaam (e.g. Aga Khan, Muhimbili), with serious cases often evacuated to Nairobi or abroad.
Taxes
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 30%, so foreign and pension income is generally taxable, with a foreign tax credit for tax paid abroad.
English
Low — English is co-official with Swahili and used in secondary/higher education, government, business and tourism, but Swahili dominates everyday life outside tourist areas.
Getting in — Tanzania
Full Tanzania guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Tourist e-Visa
Up to 90 days per stay
Student Residence Permit
Length of the course, renewable
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Dar es Salaam at a glance
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania costs about $1,140 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 39% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $450 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 90 Mbps and safety scores 5/10. Similar cities range from Mindelo at $1,105 a month to Praia at $1,165.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Dar es Salaam
How much does it cost to live in Dar es Salaam?
A solo remote worker in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania spends an estimated $1,140 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Dar es Salaam?
Rent in Dar es Salaam is an estimated $450 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Dar es Salaam?
Internet in Dar es Salaam averages 90 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Dar es Salaam?
A coworking space in Dar es Salaam costs an estimated $85 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Dar es Salaam safe?
Dar es Salaam has a safety score of 5/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Dar es Salaam's nomad score?
Dar es Salaam scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.