WHY STAY IN Dar es Salaam
Coastal East Africa with business infrastructure.
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s main commercial city, offering Indian Ocean access, regional business relevance, and a more local coastal lifestyle than Zanzibar.
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COST OF LIVING
Monthly Budget Min.
Monthly Budget Max.
Average Rent (1BR)
Food Cost
Transport Cost
Coworking Cost
Utilites Cost
Gym Cost
$1300
$3000
$850
$350
$120
$120
$120
$40
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CLIMATE
Avg. Summer Temp.
Avg. Winter Temp.
Humidity
Rain
Sunshine
27.9
24.9
High
High
High
Climate Notes
VISA
Visa Status
Visa Type
Long Stay Possible
eVisa, Visa Required 90
Tanzania Tourist or Business Visa
Limited
Visa requirements may vary depending on your nationality. The information provided here reflects the general visa conditions of the country.
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Dar es Salaam is hot, humid, sprawling, and commercially important. It is not as scenic or relaxed as Zanzibar, but it offers better hospitals, services, flights, and business access. Areas like Masaki, Oyster Bay, and Mikocheni make long stays easier for foreigners with cafes, restaurants, and better housing. The city works best for Tanzania-focused professionals or remote workers who want coastal Africa with urban services. Traffic, heat, and internet reliability require planning.
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania / Africa
6.74
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Healthcare
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: Moderate
: eVisa, Visa Required
: Hot
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