Arusha travel budget

Arusha: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Arusha

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 28 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 559* (1433194 TZS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1994* (5118540 TZS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3978* (10213714 TZS)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Arusha compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Arusha in 2024 is 50% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Arusha in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Arusha by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arusha

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Arusha is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.1/person
($ 1.2 to $ 5.8)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 20)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.3/person
($ 5.8 to $ 8.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.8 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arusha

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Arusha is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 54/night
($ 19 to $ 237)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 11 to $ 273)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 18 to $ 666)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 222/night
($ 54 to $ 549)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 247/night
($ 144 to $ 475)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 45/month
($ 10 to $ 211)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 168/month
($ 39 to $ 646)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 176/month
($ 22 to $ 615)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 61/month
($ 17 to $ 278)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 306/month
($ 49 to $ 1028)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Arusha

On average, the price of supermarket food in Arusha is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 2.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Arusha

On average, the price of transport in Arusha is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
( $ 1.9)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.9
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 58/24hrs
($ 38 to $ 90)

83% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Arusha

On average, budget for leisure activities in Arusha is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.8/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 5.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.8/hr
( $ 5.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arusha

On average, shopping budget in Arusha is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 14
($ 14 to $ 14)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 19
( $ 19)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45



About this information on the cost of living in Arusha

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

The information about the cost of living in Arusha was updated on 27-03-2024.

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