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Dodoma, Tanzania
Tanzania

Dodoma

city and capital of Tanzania

25°C · this month$1,150/mo213,6361,120 m
Photo: Mangapwani · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Dodoma

Monthly budget
$1,150/mo
Prices vs USA: 26%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 2,636.29 TZS
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 3.7
travel.state.gov
Internet access
31%
of people online
Air quality
20.2
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English, Swahili
Emergency
114 · 115 · 112
Plug types
BS 1363, British and related types
Calling code
+255

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 15, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
5°15°25°35°37°Jan37°Feb36°Mar34°Apr33°May31°Jun32°Jul33°Aug36°Sep37°Oct37°Nov36°Dec
Best months:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 64%

Frequently asked questions

Is Dodoma safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Tanzania at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 3.7 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Dodoma?

Roughly $1,150 per month for a remote worker, based on Tanzania price levels (26% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Dodoma in November?

In November Dodoma averages a high of 37°C, a low of 15°C and about 47 mm of rain.

Cities in Tanzania

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.