Mwanza travel budget

Mwanza: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Mwanza

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • $ 0.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 120* (305844 TZS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 8.3 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 4 per person

Total budget:

$ 534* (1365154 TZS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 9.6 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1010* (2583056 TZS)

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



Cost of living in Mwanza compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mwanza in 2025 is 67% 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 Mwanza in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Mwanza by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mwanza

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mwanza is 79% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Mwanza (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.6224.94.9440.90.9United StatesMwanzaLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2/person
( $ 2)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 4.9/person
( $ 4.9)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4/person
( $ 4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.9 for 500ml
( $ 0.9)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
( $ 2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
( $ 0.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
( $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Supermarket food budget in Mwanza

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mwanza is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Mwanza (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.21.31.36.16.10.40.40.40.4United StatesMwanzaEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
( $ 0.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
( $ 0.4)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.1/kg
($ 6 to $ 6.3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 0.8/kg
( $ 0.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Mwanza

On average, the price of transport in Mwanza is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

7% 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)
$ 1.2
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Mwanza

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mwanza is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4/ticket
($ 4 to $ 4)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8/hr
( $ 8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mwanza

On average, shopping budget in Mwanza is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.1/pack
( $ 1.1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 16
( $ 16)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
( $ 33)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47



About this information on the cost of living in Mwanza

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

The information about the cost of living in Mwanza was updated on 30-03-2025.

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