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Tanzania🇹🇿
At a Glance
How Tanzania compares across key indices
Cost of Living
25 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
55/100
Healthcare
44/100
Quality of Life
80/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Tanzania
Cost of Living
25
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
19
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
25
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
27
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in Tanzania - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
55/100
Crime Index
55/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Tanzania
Tanzania has 224 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $517 in Njombe to $640 in Dodoma. Geita leads on safety, scoring 55/100. Tabora ranks highest for quality of life at 87/200.
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Njombe
$517/mo
Safest
Geita
55/100
Best Quality of Life
Tabora
87/200
Best Healthcare
Dar es Salaam
55/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 224 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodoma | $640 | 51/100 | 86/200 | 54/100 | 56 |
| Dar es Salaam | $624 | 49/100 | 85/200 | 55/100 | 60 |
| Mwanza | $583 | 52/100 | 86/200 | 51/100 | 54 |
| Zanzibar | $572 | 53/100 | 87/200 | 49/100 | 53 |
| Arusha | $568 | 54/100 | 87/200 | 49/100 | 52 |
| Mbeya | $565 | 54/100 | 87/200 | 48/100 | 52 |
| Morogoro | $561 | 54/100 | 87/200 | 48/100 | 51 |
| Kahama | $560 | 54/100 | 87/200 | 48/100 | 51 |
| Tanga | $556 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 47/100 | 50 |
| Geita | $550 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 46/100 | 49 |
| Tabora | $550 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 46/100 | 49 |
| Sumbawanga | $549 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 46/100 | 49 |
| Songea | $547 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 46/100 | 49 |
| Kibaha | $546 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 46/100 | 49 |
| Bariadi | $545 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 46/100 | 49 |
| Kasulu | $543 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 46/100 | 48 |
| Singida | $542 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 48 |
| Kigoma | $542 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 48 |
| Moshi | $541 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 48 |
| Tunduma | $541 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 48 |
| Ifakara | $539 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 48 |
| Mpanda | $538 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 48 |
| Iringa | $538 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 48 |
| Bunda | $536 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 45/100 | 47 |
| Musoma | $533 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 44/100 | 47 |
| Bukoba | $529 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 44/100 | 46 |
| Mtwara | $528 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 44/100 | 46 |
| Shinyanga | $528 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 44/100 | 46 |
| Tarime | $527 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 44/100 | 46 |
| Nzega | $526 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 46 |
| Makumbako | $523 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 46 |
| Sengerema | $522 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 45 |
| Handeni | $522 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 45 |
| Katumba | $522 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 45 |
| Mafinga | $519 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 45 |
| Lindi | $518 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 45 |
| Ushirombo | $518 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 43/100 | 45 |
| Njombe | $517 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 42/100 | 45 |
| Kilosa | $517 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 42/100 | 45 |
| Masasi | $517 | 55/100 | 87/200 | 42/100 | 44 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
53 verified school profiles across 5 cities in Tanzania — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Academic Achievement International School
Verified
Dar es SalaamAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Academic International School
Verified
Dar es SalaamAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Aga Khan School, Dar Es Salaam
Verified
Dar es SalaamAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Al Muntazir Islamic International School
Verified
Dar es SalaamAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
AL-IRSHAAD SCHOOL
Verified
Dar es SalaamAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
29 more verified schools in Tanzania are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Tanzania
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Tanzania
Pollution Index
50/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
25.1ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Tanzania, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Tanzania?
Tanzania has a cost of living index of 25 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $522 in Sengerema and reach $640 in Dodoma.
What is the cheapest city in Tanzania for expats?
Sengerema is the most affordable city in Tanzania in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $522 for a single person including rent. Handeni is the next most affordable at $522/mo.
Is Tanzania safe for expats?
Tanzania has a safety index of 55/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Geita scores highest on safety at 55/100.
What is the best city in Tanzania for expats and digital nomads?
Tabora ranks highest for quality of life in Tanzania, scoring 87/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $550/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Sengerema offers the lowest monthly costs at $522/mo.
How good is healthcare in Tanzania?
Tanzania scores 44/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Tanzania cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Tanzania's cost of living is roughly 75% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 81% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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