Is Arusha an expensive city?
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Is Arusha an expensive city to live in?
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Prices of basic products in Tanzania are lower than in United States. You have to pay 2.00 times less for shopping in Tanzania than in United States.
The average accommodation cost in Arusha range from: 20 USD (45,000 TZS) in hostel to 48 USD (111,000 TZS) in 3 star hotel. Price per night in a luxury hotel in Arusha is about 119 USD (274,000 TZS).
Using public transport in Arusha comes at a cost of: 0.22 USD (500 TZS) for a one-way ticket. The price for renting a car in Arusha (e.g. Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 3,600 USD (8,500,000 TZS).
If you prefer taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in Arusha depends on several factors. Taxi starting price is about: 2.20 USD (5,000 TZS). For 1 km ride in Arusha you have to pay about: 1.30 USD (2,900 TZS).