Travel budget in Tanzania

Tanzania: calculate your travel budget

Tanzania: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tanzania for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 42 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 770* (1969268 TZS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 91 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 10.1 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2128* (5441646 TZS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 124 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3275* (8375976 TZS)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Tanzania in 2025

Cost of living: Tanzania VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tanzania in 2025 is 55% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Tanzania by expense type

Tanzania: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tanzania costs 66% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
($ 0.8 to $ 6.1)

87% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 8.1 to $ 25)

76% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.1/person
($ 6.1 to $ 10.2)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

76% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

51% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

86% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

91% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Tanzania: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tanzania costs 31% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 26 to $ 235)

31% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 22 to $ 247)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 23 to $ 463)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 44 to $ 501)

19% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 230/night
($ 63 to $ 609)

6% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 64/month
($ 20 to $ 195)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 145/month
($ 32 to $ 643)

26% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 138/month
($ 32 to $ 399)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 80/month
($ 28 to $ 275)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 213/month
($ 46 to $ 798)

17% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Tanzania: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tanzania costs 48% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

20% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.8)

69% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

53% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

50% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 7.3)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

7% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

67% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Tanzania: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Tanzania costs 49% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

89% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

44% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

72% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 67)

5% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Tanzania: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tanzania costs 65% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.8/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 10.2)

61% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.5/hr
($ 4.1 to $ 8.1)

69% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Tanzania: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Tanzania costs 72% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

82% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 16
($ 8.1 to $ 24)

85% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 25
($ 19 to $ 42)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Zanzibar
London → Zanzibar
London → Zanzibar
$ 953
(fair price: $ 850)
Manchester → Zanzibar
Manchester → Zanzibar
Manchester → Zanzibar
$ 1017
(fair price: $ 925)
London → Dar Es Salaam
London → Dar Es Salaam
London → Dar Es Salaam
$ 846
(fair price: $ 752)
Montreal → Zanzibar
Montreal → Zanzibar
Montreal → Zanzibar
$ 1570
(fair price: $ 1474)
Dublin → Zanzibar
Dublin → Zanzibar
Dublin → Zanzibar
$ 1039
(fair price: $ 897)
Manchester → Dar Es Salaam
Manchester → Dar Es Salaam
Manchester → Dar Es Salaam
$ 906
(fair price: $ 766)

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About the information on the cost of living in Tanzania

The information about the cost of living in Tanzania shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Tanzania updated on 30-03-2025.

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