How much does a trip to Tanzania cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedTZS 2,100,000 48%
- FoodTZS 1,260,000 29%
- TransportTZS 350,000 8%
- SightsTZS 700,000 16%
What a day costs in Tanzania
Per person, in TZS
A mid-range day in Tanzania costs about TZS 315,000 per person: TZS 150,000 for a bed, TZS 90,000 for food, TZS 25,000 for local transport and TZS 50,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about TZS 85,000; in comfort, about TZS 830,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $120.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightBasic guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star in Dar es Salaam · Source | TZS 40,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 350,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Dar es Salaam · Source | TZS 30,000 | TZS 90,000 | TZS 200,000 |
| Transport a dayLocal travel in Dar es Salaam · Source | TZS 5,000 | TZS 25,000 | TZS 80,000 |
| Sights a dayPaid sights and activities in Dar es Salaam · Source | TZS 10,000 | TZS 50,000 | TZS 200,000 |
| A day in total | TZS 85,000 | TZS 315,000 | TZS 830,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Tanzania trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to TZS 4,410,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | TZS 255,000$97 | TZS 945,000$359 | TZS 2,490,000$945 |
| 7 days | TZS 595,000$226 | TZS 2,205,000$837 | TZS 5,810,000$2,205 |
| 14 days | TZS 1,190,000$452 | TZS 4,410,000$1,674 | TZS 11,620,000$4,410 |
| 30 days | TZS 2,550,000$968 | TZS 9,450,000$3,587 | TZS 24,900,000$9,451 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Tanzania cost per day?
For one person, about TZS 85,000 on a budget, TZS 315,000 mid-range or TZS 830,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Tanzania?
For one person, about TZS 595,000 on a budget, TZS 2,205,000 mid-range or TZS 5,810,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Tanzania?
About TZS 2,380,000 on a budget, TZS 8,820,000 mid-range or TZS 23,240,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Tanzania expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Tanzania costs about $120. Of the 112 destinations we price, 43 are cheaper and 68 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Tanzania?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: TZS 150,000 of the TZS 315,000 a day, about 48%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.