Arusha, Tanzania

In 2025, a single person living in Arusha needs approximately TZS 756,840/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around TZS 1,509,970/month. Arusha is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Arusha costs approximately TZS 424,000/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around TZS 826,800/month. Rent has changed +6% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Arusha are approximately TZS 185,500 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Arusha costs TZS 26,500 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Arusha average TZS 74,200 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Arusha is located in Tanzania (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of TZS 424,000/month and total single-person expenses around TZS 756,840/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Arusha costs approximately TZS 5,830 in 2025. Budget around TZS 46,640/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 2025, a single person needs approximately TZS 756,840/month. This covers rent (TZS 424,000), groceries (TZS 185,500), transport (TZS 26,500), utilities (TZS 74,200) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around TZS 1,509,970/month.