Tanzania Rent
Check if a rental price fits your budget and see the share of income it uses in Tanzania.
About Tanzania Rent
Compares a Tanzania rental price against the classic 30% (or custom) rent-to-income rule, plus the maximum rent that rule allows at your income. Many landlords screen on gross income instead of take-home.
Formula
Ratio
Ratio = rent ÷ income
Budget guidance only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 30% still the right rule?
Rents have risen; some households must allow 40–50%, especially in high-cost metros, but the 30% guide is a good starting check.
How accurate is this estimate?
Rates are approximate reference values. Local rates, exemptions and rules can differ, so treat the output as a planning figure only.
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Tanzania specifics
- Currency
- TZS
- Region
- Africa
- Country code
- TZ
- Amounts look like
- TSh 1,234,567.89
- Dates look like
- 9 Mar 2026
- Units
- metricWeek starts Monday
Results on this page are expressed in TZS. Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant Tanzania authority before relying on them.