Travel budget and cost of living in Arusha (Tanzania) how much does a trip cost?

Arusha travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Arusha

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

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

Cost of living in Arusha compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Arusha in 2024 is 56% 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

Lunch

$ 3/person
($ 1.1 to $ 5.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 14/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.3/person
($ 5.6 to $ 9)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 0.8 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arusha

1-star hotel

$ 68/night
($ 16 to $ 417)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182

2-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 12 to $ 288)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 103/night
($ 16 to $ 791)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

4-star hotel

$ 181/night
($ 32 to $ 615)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324

5-star hotel

$ 215/night
($ 96 to $ 626)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 472

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 58/month
($ 12 to $ 366)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Room with kitchen

$ 148/month
($ 17 to $ 887)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 163/month
($ 18 to $ 598)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Cottage or guest house

$ 67/month
($ 17 to $ 333)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 234/month
($ 18 to $ 1141)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Arusha

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 2.2)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.7)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.5)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Arusha

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
( $ 1.9)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.9
($ 1.5 to $ 1.9)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 54/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 65)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Arusha

Cinema

$ 5.6/ticket
($ 5.6 to $ 5.6)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 5.6/hr
( $ 5.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arusha

Cigarettes

$ 1.6/pack
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 14
($ 14 to $ 14)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 17
( $ 17)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44