Arusha, Tanzania

In 2026, a single person living in Arusha needs approximately TZS 790,898/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around TZS 1,577,919/month. Arusha is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Arusha costs approximately TZS 443,080/month in 2026. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around TZS 864,006/month. Rent has changed +4.5% vs 2025.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Arusha are approximately TZS 193,848 in 2026. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Arusha costs TZS 27,693 in 2026, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Arusha average TZS 77,539 in 2026, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Arusha is located in Tanzania (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of TZS 443,080/month and total single-person expenses around TZS 790,898/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Arusha costs approximately TZS 6,092 in 2026. Budget around TZS 48,739/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Arusha from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 25.9% over this period (from TZS 352,000 in 2022 to TZS 443,080 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Arusha in 2026, a single person needs approximately TZS 790,898/month. This covers rent (TZS 443,080), groceries (TZS 193,848), transport (TZS 27,693), utilities (TZS 77,539) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around TZS 1,577,919/month.