Basic Costing for people coming to Live in Dar
Please find the basic costs here which should help you:
Just remember 1 USD = 1600 Tshs Approx
TV & Cable聽 聽 - WIN Cable is the best one. Initial cost is Tshs, 160,000 for six months subscription + decoder box .Thereafter it is approx.. Tshs. 50000 for 6 months.
Gas Cylinder - Tshs 52,000 Mob No.: +255 715 078 600 (Mohammed)
Chicken - 1 full costs Tshs 7,000
Mutton - 1 kg costs Tshs 7,000
Ice cream - 2 ltr pack of Azam strawberry costs Tshs 9,000
Brown bread - Azam bread costs Tshs 800
White Bread - Costs about Tshs 700
Egg - Single piece costs about Tshs 300
Luku or light - Recharge once a month and Tshs 70,000 will get you about 225-230 units. Normally 7 units are used
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Water - 1 ltr bottle costs Tshs 1,000 and 12 ltrs costs Tshs 3,500
Milk - 1 ltr costs Tshs 2,500 if bought from outside. Regular milk supplier will give for around Tshs 1,200
Wheat - 5 kg Azam costs Tshs 8,700
Sugar - 1 kg costs Tshs 2,000 - 2,500
Rice - 1 kg costs Tshs 2,000 - 2,500
Tur Dal - 1 kg costs Tshs 4,500 - 6,000
Vodacom - Tshs 30,000 pack has 30 hours worth same network calling, 30 mins other network calling , 900 smses &
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Vodacom Modem - Tshs 40,000 for unlimited internet in a month and Tshs 25,000 for 5GB internet data limit.
Vodacom Router - Costs Tshs 140,000 and is better served to connect various wireless devices
Shreejis supermarket and grocery market in Kisutu are good places for buying consumables and grocery products
Petrol & Diesel - 2100 Tshs per litre
Haircut - Kantis near Jamhuri Street Tshs 5,000
Best place for Indian Panipuris and other street food聽 - 10 to 10 supermarket or Chappan Bhog. (Avoid Mithai.)
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Best place for Barbecue - Barbeque house in Upanga (One portion costs Tshs 5,500)
Mulitplexes - Quality Centre Mall after Chang'ombe signal(costs Tshs 9,000 on weekends and 7,000 on weekdays.
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Taxi fares - Generally safe, One way cost Tshs 4,000 from Kariakoo to Upanga or town and Tshs 10,000 from Kariakoo to Oysterbay聽 聽
Accommodation - Kariakoo Area (600-750 USD per month for a semi furnished 2 BHK)
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Salary for a car driver : Tshs 190,000 if he has 2-4 years experience otherwise between Tshs 260,000-300,000 per month
Salary for house maid : Between Tshs 80,000-120,000 per month depending on size of the house and where they are coming from. I would advise Tshs 120,000 if you have a family.
Cost of acquiring a driving license: Anywhere between Tshs 120,000 - Tshs150,000
(Agent Name: Hamisi Chande - 0652165656)
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I thought of posting something similar, but I have not yet come there. I will be there next week.
It is very important聽 information.
Thanks
Satya
Priscilla
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I couldn't have put it better bro...
As I amthinking to move Dares salam I have following queries.
1. What is the average monthly expense for a 4 member family聽 with good life style聽 ?
2.What is the average salary for senior position in Marketing?
3.Any terror from local people ?
4.How is the sociallife ?
5.Population of Indian/ Gujarati ? and their聽 hold in local
Define good lifestyle as it changes from person to person. Also what is your company ready to pay?
2.What is the average salary for senior position in Marketing?
Around 1200-1500 USD per month
3.Any terror from local people ?
What sort of terror? just be careful of not wearing expensive stuff or displaying it. They are very nice people
4.How is the social life ?
Its not as good as India but we have not moved here to have a good social life. Its more about earning money and making our future secure.
5.Population of Indian/ Gujarati ? and their聽 hold in local
Decent population and there is no hold as such. All live in harmony.
Thank you so much for this wonderful posting. I am moving soon to Dar and this helps a lot.
Can you kindly advise if you find electronics (TV, washing machine) expensive in Dar or about the same price as in India?
Is the local city bus ok to use or must you use taxi?
My advice to you, Tanzania is a wonderful place if you lower your expectation levels.
What is the average salary for a car driver and house maid?
Thanks in Advance
Thanks in Advance.
You can acquire a license here without a driving license from India but the costing will go up to around Tshs 150,000 or maybe a little more.
But I do hope you know how to drive a car as the laws are very strict here.
sankarvet2000 wrote:Sir,
What is the average salary for a car driver and house maid?
Thanks in Advance
Depends really, some go with the basic wages, cost of living and what you can afford to pay the driver.
Some will recommend you to offer from 200,000/- to 280,000/- depending on the hrs really...
Thanks for the information. Can you also please specify how many hours per week and total number of days per week for the salary range you gave?
Thanks.
happy2beinindia wrote:Hello,
Thanks for the information. Can you also please specify how many hours per week and total number of days per week for the salary range you gave?
Thanks.
40hrs a week should do..more than that they will quit after few weeks....
kesqltd wrote:happy2beinindia wrote:Hello,
Thanks for the information. Can you also please specify how many hours per week and total number of days per week for the salary range you gave?
Thanks.
40hrs a week should do..more than that they will quit after few weeks....
Mon-Frid 8am-5pm
Sat 8am-2pm
kesqltd wrote:kesqltd wrote:happy2beinindia wrote:Hello,
Thanks for the information. Can you also please specify how many hours per week and total number of days per week for the salary range you gave?
Thanks.
40hrs a week should do..more than that they will quit after few weeks....
Mon-Frid 8am-5pm
Sat 8am-2pm
Any extra hrs pse try to be generous...

I saw the details u hve given about possible expenses for living in DAR ES SALAAM and thats very useful.
I would be obliged if you can give some idea for starting a small business (with small investment) over there
i.e. a small grocery shop/minimart, textile shop, used electronic items like cell phones, laptops etc etc.
it would be helpful if you could give details of expenses involved in registering such a small business over there
including procedure/govt requirements etc. And is it easy to get a long term residence permit once you have a
business there?
I would appreciate your detailed response. Pls write back to:聽 pozaluista@gmail.com
Tks
Ahmed
Thank you for the blog , any site or link where expats could find jobs would be a great help
Thanks,
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I thought it would be an added help , as those planning to migrate would also be looking or having job offers anyways thanx keep up the good work as it is really helpful
vibhore wrote:Dear Ankeet, you have really given excellent detail information, thx a lot, I am also offered a job in mwanza how I can compare my cost of living if I am spending average Rs 60000/- in India. it will really help me to take final decision, further how is school education in mwanza compared to delhi.
Just convert your Rs 6000.00 into Tanzanian currency. Then do the sums.
salary offered is 750 us$, besides, company would pay for rent and transport and food
all the other expenses like housekeeping, toiletries would be incurred by me
so is the above package good enough for a bachelor, or is it on the lower side.
All the suggestions are welcome.
Thanks and regards
Word13 wrote:hi, i have got a job offer in dar es salaam
salary offered is 750 us$, besides, company would pay for rent and transport and food
all the other expenses like housekeeping, toiletries would be incurred by me
so is the above package good enough for a bachelor, or is it on the lower side.
All the suggestions are welcome.
Thanks and regards
Try 聽 for cost of living
I am an Indian
The company offer me salary 60000 indian rupee in india account plus Accommodation food car medical visa air fare.
Pls suggest me what to do ?
Accept or reject
I got offer from Bell Communication as 500 USD + Accommodation + Traveling +聽 telephone.
Should I accept this offer , please reply as possible as you can.
I have to reply till tomorrow.
Please help me.
Please send mail on- kzubair485@gmail.com or my watsup no- +91 9175543943
Regards,
Zubair Khan
hope you all doing well!
i am from Delhi and got an offer from one Tanzania聽 company for 2000 USD+ furnished Bachelor Accommodation, Car & Driver, 1 month paid leave with return ticket while bachelor stay after 11 months and with family 45 days paid leave with聽 return ticket including wife and family after 2 year. i ll be taking my family here after a year.
my questions & doubts:-
1- does furnished bachelor accommodation include kitchen, Television & cable and will it be included all the bills like electricity, water etc.?
2- how about medical expenses in arusha? like Dr. fees and cost of general medicine.
3-how about Schooling since my daughter will be in class 1st while my family moves there, and school fees for any good Indian school?
4- cost of 1 ltr. whiskey but not very expensive could be any good local brand?
5- how much would be my average food expenses for a month? i am not a night club or a party lover guy.
6- will 200-250 USD will be fine for my food and general expenses?
7- Once my family moved- wife, elder daughter 6,聽 younger daughter11 month, will i be able to save any money out of 2000 USD including elder daughter school fees?
I would request to all experts that kindly address my questions and help me taking any decision.
thanks all

please tell me is this a good offer or not?
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