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Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, Africa
6.7M people
EAT (East Africa Time)
Swahili
City
Port City
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania and a major port on the Indian Ocean. It's a vibrant hub of commerce, culture, and history, known for its bustling markets, beautiful beaches, and rich Swahili heritage.
Coastal City
Safety
60
Security
Cost
45
Living costs
Healthcare
55
Medical
30°
L: 22°
Best time to visitJune
Annual rainfall
1200mmCost of Living
45
Overall Cost
30
Rent Index
40
Groceries
35
Restaurants
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$300
City center
3 Bedroom
$800
City center
Cost vs Global Average5% lower
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
55
Fair
Average55
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Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
20
Low Cost
Bad20
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System Overview
System Type
Public and Private
Emergency Number
999
Hospital Density
15
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
65
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Good76
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Developing health systems
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
15
Schools
MONTHLY
$150
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
50
Fair
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
65
Good
Major Universities
University of Dar es Salaam
Higher education institution
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Higher education institution
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
50
Fair
Average50
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Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
40
Fair
Poor40
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Traffic Congestion
High
70 Index
Good70
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Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$20
per month
Fuel
$1.2
per liter
Taxi
$0.5
per km
Universities
University of Dar es Salaam
Nearby location
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Nearby location
Airports
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Nearby location
Work & Economy
AVERAGE
$1K
Annual Salary
SPEED
20
Mbps Internet
SPACES
10
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
60
out of 100
Average60
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Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
50
out of 100
Average50
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Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
65
out of 100
Good65
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Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
45h
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
80
Excellent80
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Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
85
Excellent85
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Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
75
Good75
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Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
70
Good70
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Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
70
Good70
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Language & Integration
English Proficiency
Moderate
60
Average60
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Language Barrier
Moderate
40
Poor40
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Expat Community
Community Size
Medium
Integration Score
65
Good65
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Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
55
Health Index
LIFESPAN
65
Years
HOSPITALS
15
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
50
Fair
Average50
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Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
40
Fair
Poor40
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Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
30
Fair
Bad30
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Air Quality Index
Clean air
50
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$20
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.20
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$0.50
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
50
Fair
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
40
Fair
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
30
Fair
Nearby Airports
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Location
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Key Statistics
6.7M
Population
45
Cost Index
20 Mbps
Internet
$0.3K
1BR Rent
50
Transport
$1K
Avg Salary
Quality of LifeMedium expat community
60
Overall Quality Score
Good quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
60
Good
Average60
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Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
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Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
75
Excellent
Good75
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Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
70
Very Good
Good70
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English Proficiency
Language accessibility
60
Good
Average60
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Expat Integration
Community inclusion
65
Very Good
Good65
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Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 85/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 75/100
Entertainment
70/100 entertainment options
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