Since I wrote last about Cost of Living in Dar es Salaam, things have changed. House rents have shot up in Dar. A fully furnished 2 BHK apartment will cost you about $1800 to $3000 in and around the city. Rents are however lower in the semi urban areas, but be prepared to spend most of your time inside your car in traffic jams. Another issue would be safety. Apartments are that way much safer. But, there are no major safety issues in Dar. There are several high rises coming up in the City Centre, but to surprise, rents are still not competetive.
If budget is not a constraint for you,, Oyster Bay, Msasani Peninsula area should be a good choice. Most Foreign Embassies are located in this area. Budget $3000 to $6000 approx.
The other way is to take an old house and get it renovated yourself. But be sure to check out the overall condition of the house before you sign a contract. In most cases contracts are signed for a year or more and contract amounts are advance rent for a year.
The best way to get a house is to contact a real estate agent or an freelance agent. Generally they will charge you for their service to show you the apartments or houses. The charges can vary from $5 to $30 for a visit. Once you sign a contract through the agent, you will pay a further commission of one month's rent to the agent.
Here are some online resources which might be of help to find a house in Dar es Salaam
1 comments:
Thank you very much for posting this data about cost of living in Dar. Could you please state what currency the cost are in. T Shilling? US Dollars? etc. Also, can you put a date on which these prices are applicable. Thanks so much for your help.
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