Places · Tanzania
The best places to live in Tanzania
Arcadia scores 21 places in Tanzania, from Mwanza at about $800 a month to Dar es Salaam at about $1,200. 13 are by the sea, 5 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Tanzania
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 21 places Arcadia scores in Tanzania, not the whole country.
All 21 places in Tanzania
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Tanzania?
Across the 21 places Arcadia scores in Tanzania the median is about $950 a month for one person, from Mwanza at around $800 to Dar es Salaam at around $1,200. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Tanzania?
Mwanza, at about $800 a month. It is the cheapest of the 21 places Arcadia scores in Tanzania, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Tanzania has the best internet?
Dar es Salaam, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 21 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Tanzania?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Tabora. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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