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Arusha Trip Cost Calculator 2026
🇹🇿 Tanzania · per person, flights excluded, mid-range stay · Updated October 2026
| Item | TZS | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (3 nights · mid-range hotel) | TSh 309,000 | $117 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | TSh 220,000 | $83.3 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | TSh 36,000 | $13.6 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | TSh 48,000 | $18.2 |
| Sights & tickets | TSh 105,000 | $39.8 |
| SIM | TSh 12,000 | $4.55 |
| Buffer (10%) | TSh 73,000 | $27.7 |
| Total (per person) | TSh 803,000 | $304 |
| Item | TZS | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (4 nights · mid-range hotel) | TSh 412,000 | $156 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | TSh 275,000 | $104 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | TSh 45,000 | $17 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | TSh 60,000 | $22.7 |
| Sights & tickets | TSh 115,000 | $43.6 |
| SIM | TSh 12,000 | $4.55 |
| Buffer (10%) | TSh 91,900 | $34.8 |
| Total (per person) | TSh 1,010,900 | $383 |
| Item | TZS | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (6 nights · mid-range hotel) | TSh 618,000 | $234 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | TSh 385,000 | $146 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | TSh 63,000 | $23.9 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | TSh 84,000 | $31.8 |
| Sights & tickets | TSh 135,000 | $51.1 |
| SIM | TSh 12,000 | $4.55 |
| Buffer (10%) | TSh 129,700 | $49.1 |
| Total (per person) | TSh 1,426,700 | $540 |
| Item | TZS | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (1-month studio rental) | TSh 1,339,000 | $507 |
| Food (2 local meals/day + 3 dinners out/week) | TSh 1,050,000 | $398 |
| Cafés & snacks | TSh 180,000 | $68.2 |
| Transport (transit + 4 taxi rides/week) | TSh 132,857 | $50.3 |
| SIM (30 days) | TSh 36,000 | $13.6 |
| Laundry & living | TSh 97,143 | $36.8 |
| Sights & activities | TSh 190,000 | $72 |
| Buffer (10%) | TSh 302,500 | $115 |
| Total (per person) | TSh 3,327,500 | $1,260 |
Reference prices blend public data with traveler reports. Hostels, local eateries and transit can cut this by 30–40%.
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FAQ
How much does a 4-day trip to Arusha cost?
About $304 per person with a mid-range hotel, flights excluded. Hostels and local eateries cut it by 30–40%.
What is a one-week budget for Arusha?
About $540 per person — roughly $77.2 a day.
How much is a month in Arusha?
About $1,260 including a short-term studio rental and living costs.
How do I track what I actually spend?
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