DAR ES SALAAM - COST OF LIVING

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nvln Member

Member since 19 November 2009

nvlnMember19 November 2009 09:08:33

Hi,

I am in talks with a prospective Employer in Dar Es Salaam. Would like to know the following.

A General Salary Structures for Expat Employees (Management Cadre)
- What is the average Salary for the Management Cadre?
- Base Allowance
- Accomodation Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Schooling Allowance for Children
- Medical Allowances (family of 4)
- Fuel Allowance
- Whether Car / any other automobile is provided as part of salary package
- Home Travel Allowance (expect this for at least once in a year, for the family?)
- Paid Leave (Days)
- Provident Fund / Any other Funds
- Insurance Allowance
- Any other Allowances

B Cost of Living
- Cost of Rentals (is this provided by the Company)
- Cost of Electricity, Gas, Water
- Transport Costs (within City by Car / Public Transport (bus, train, etc))
- Cost of Food (Vegetarian)
- Entertaiment (Movies, Internet, Cable TV, etc)
- Cost of Medicals (In-patient and Out-patient)
- Cost of Fuel (Petrol / Diesel)
- Cost of owning a Car - is it advisable in the first place?
- Cost of Education
- Cost of Eating out (Vegetarian)
- Any other Costs

Thanks in advance
Regards.
nvln

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP19 November 2009 09:14:57

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Welcome on Expat-blog!

Thread moved on the Tanzania forum.

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smuwanga Member

Member since 18 December 2009

smuwangaMember18 December 2009 22:45:31

Hello Christine

I am planning on moving to TZ soon fromt he USA. How is the cost of living? is $4,000 per month a good salary? what about taxes how much is income tax? i have two kids how are the primary schools? Are they upto standard? how about my spouse it is easy to find a job? I have been given housing allowance for 2 years and a car allowance. Your quick response will be greatly appreciated .

sarah
s_muwanga@yahoo.com

MUliving Active member

Member since 30 April 2009

MUlivingActive member14 January 2010 08:00:51

kindly search for this on Forum. I wrote full details,.

Abuthager Member

Member since 16 April 2010

AbuthagerMember26 April 2010 08:54:02

I was offered with the salary of INR35000/-PM, in Dar Es Salam, with food and accom, is it right salary and what will be the cost living there.

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