Dear Caprisam,
I have got a job offer in Dar es Salaam and i want to negotiate with the Company, would request you to kindly let us know the cost of living.
1) 2 Bedroom Apartment/House rent per month.
2) Electricity Charges per month.
3) Water Charges per month.
4) Cooking Gas Charges per month.
5) Mobile Tariff per month.
6) Internet Tariff Unlimited per month.
7) Food with Groceries if prepared in house per person per month (i.e., Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner).
8) Food if eaten outside per person per month (i.e., Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner).
9) Local Transportation Charges.
10) Is there any Income Tax if so what would be the Income Tax Structure.
If any more details i have left out kindly let me know.
Hope to receive a favorable reply at the earliest.
Regards,
Chetan B R
Cost of living
1) 2 Bedroom Apartment/House rent per month. : $500 TO $800
2) Electricity Charges per month. : $38
3) Water Charges per month. $ 31
4) Cooking Gas Charges per month. $34
5) Mobile Tariff per month. AIRTEL IS BEST. TARIFF DIFFICULT TO TELL YOU. BUT THERE ARE CALLING CARDS AVAILABLE FOR $3 TO $6 FOR 300 MINUTES.
6) Internet Tariff Unlimited per month. $16
7) Food with Groceries if prepared in house per person per month (i.e., Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner). $50
8) Food if eaten outside per person per month (i.e., Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner). DEPENDS WHICH RESTAURANT YOU GO. BUT YOU CAN ASSUME $5- $10
9) Local Transportation Charges. ASK FOR COMPANY CAR
10) Is there any Income Tax if so what would be the Income Tax Structure. YOU WILL BE OFFERED TAX FREE SALARY AND ASK ONLY IN USD OR ELSE YOU WILL LOSSE.
ANYTHING ELSE LET ME KNOW. I AM BASED HERE WITH OILCOM (T) LTD.
Hello Chetan B R.
A new thread has been created from your message on the Dar es Salaam forum. 
Thank you,
Aurélie
Dear Caprisam,
I Thank You very much for the replies.
Regards,
Chetan B R
Dear Caprisam,
I have one doubt i.e., does it cost only US$50 for Food with Groceries if prepared in house per person per month (i.e., Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner).
Kindly reply.
Regards,
Chetan B R
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