Moshi travel budget

Moshi: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Moshi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Moshi for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 4.8 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 216* (523684 TZS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 853* (2068290 TZS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1521* (3688692 TZS)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Moshi compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Moshi in 2024 is 56% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Moshi in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Moshi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Moshi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Moshi is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
( $ 2.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 7.1/person
( $ 7.1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 5.7 to $ 8.3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.8 for 500ml
( $ 0.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
( $ 0.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Moshi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Moshi is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.5/litre
( $ 0.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
( $ 0.7)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
( $ 1.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.5/kg
( $ 3.5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
( $ 0.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
( $ 0.7)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
( $ 0.3)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Moshi

On average, the price of transport in Moshi is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
( $ 0.7)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.9
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Moshi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Moshi is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.7/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 5.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Moshi

On average, shopping budget in Moshi is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 18
( $ 18)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 18
($ 18 to $ 18)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42



About this information on the cost of living in Moshi

The information about the cost of living in Moshi shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Moshi was updated on 10-11-2024.

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