'COST OF LIVING IN DAR ES SALAAM' Expat

COST OF LIVING IN DAR ES SALAAM

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MEESUM KAZMI from INDIA (Contact Member) -

I AM AN INDIAN AND PLAN TO SHIFT TO DAR ES SALAAM IN COPLE OF DAYS.PL TELL ME THE COST OF LIVING IN DAR ES SALAAM ESPECIALLY FOOD. WILL 150-175$ SUFFICE FOR FOOD.I HAVE TO TAKE A DECISION TO GO TO DAR ES SALAAM SOON.PL HELP

Reply #1 rahul (59.95.4.31) -

Hi...

I am planning to join company in Dar es salaam. I have offer aound $2000 for the local allowance. Is it sufficient for the bachler. How much expenses will be there for accomdation, food and traveling. Whether expense in India is higher then Dar es salaam for the utility ....

Reply #2 Steven (212.77.205.61) -

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Reply #3 AJIT RANADE (121.245.165.234) -

I am planning to take an appointment in a bank in Dar e Salam Tanzania and the amount of offshore savings offered to me is RS2200 plus the bank is going to pay me in local currency as salary for living exps however I have no idea about cost of living though the currecny rate Iknow currently it is 1 USD to 1340 TZS.

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PL guide me whetther this much will be sufficient to take care of my familys exps if I shift along with my family at Tanzania

Thanks n regards

Ajit Ranade

Reply #4 pranay (41.221.58.17) -

Hi Ajit, first of all clarify is it 2200/- Rs? only. or 22, 000/=, in any case if you are alone you need minimum 250 USD for local expense. Plus Accomodation. Savings to india you decide. with famiy you need minimum 500-600 USD per month for local expense.

Reply #5 Jagannath (59.88.125.134) -

hi this is jagannath . will any body help me to know about the cost of living at dar-es salam, Tanzania.

Reply #6 pbca (59.99.80.205) -

Detail of cost of living in Dar-E-Salam

Reply #7 Priya (122.162.97.200) -

Cost of living in Dar es Salaam is approximately 700- 800 USD for a family of 3. This excludes school fees for kid, fuel, car, house rent etc.

If travelling from a big city in India prepare mentally before shifting. This is not the best of places to live in. Telephone call costs are huge. The place is very slow and if busy with work, then there is no life beyond ofiice. Besides one can get kidnapped or conned by men on the roads, specially after dark. Not so safe as they make it sound.

Reply #8 arun (59.93.11.253) -

hi

i hav an offer in daar wit d salary of $500/- + 200000 tzs for local exp. + acco+ medical+ transportation. is it ok for a Bachelor guy ?. plz

arun

Reply #9 mrs anju (115.69.141.232) -

hi we r planning to shoft lo tanzania local sallary will b 500000 shelling is it ok for for three of us and how is primary education there

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