It took a while before we decided to let the Tanzanian budget. The time for us to discover Uganda and Sudan, which allows for some comparisons. It is important to distinguish between the tourist areas, Zanzibar for us, but there are Arusha and Moshi, the non-tourist areas, Mwanza for us, but there is also throughout the South and West. Dares Salaam, the capital is somewhat in between. For meals, we spent between 4000 and 8000 Tsh (Tanzanian shillings) per person with a drink in Dar Es Salaam and Mwanza. In Stone Town, it was rather 8000-10000 Tsh and in Mohammed Matemwe between 12000 and 16000 Tsh, even if low, the portions huge help to settle for a flat for two when one has not too hungry.
For accommodation, we spent 50000Tsh per night at Mohammed. IT must be said that the bungalow next to the beach is fun. Anyway Tsh 35,000 for a Stone Town of Annex Guesthouse Abdalla, really ugly, but the city was invaded by the end of the Eid. 35000Tsh still in Dar Es Salaam, but for the Aroche Grand Hotel, spacious and very comfortable. We chose the YWCA second time. Best 8000Tsh march, but it's really ugly, with bathroom and toilet partitions, and the noise and smell of the station dala-dala. In Mwanza, Lake View Hotel has 15,000 Tsh night presents an excellent value for money (a bit above the Annex Abdalla example). The breakfast was always included, and the bathroom clean, private suaf YWCA. 
For transportation, taxis are expensive esSalaam Dar. Tsh 25,000 for the center city from the airport, 10000 Tsh to go to a neighborhood a bit eccentric. Better to take the dala-dala (small buses) which costs Tsh 500 per person. The ferry to Zanzibar is theft pure and simple. This is the first transport round the world or we discover the special price for foreigners. For the slow ferry (3 hours crossing) has to go, we pay $ 20 U.S. per person, or rather a sum calculated with a shilling exchange rate well disadvantageous. In return, the ferry trip enuit slow. Price was a fast ferry (2 hours) for $ 35 U.S. per person. Two, AC is $ 110 for a roundtrip or Tanzanian pay 5 times more! 
On the island of Zanzibar, we use the dala-dala to move a Matemwe Stone Town. The local pay Tsh 1000 for 50km, 2000Tsh foreigners without means to discuss. In Mwanza, we paid the same price as the locals, without question. On long trips, we pay Tsh 45,000 for a bus to Dar Es Salaam Mwanza. We got arnquer (as the locals), because the bus was announced live in 15h, while there was a change where you spent the night waiting in the bus again, fortunately far from be full. It took 28 hours! The ferry between Mwanza and Bukoba is cheap. We paid Tsh 30,000 per person for the night to pass, with a first class cabin. What must be added 3000Tsh person for the dala dala that leads to the Ugandan border. 
Regarding visits, we saw the national museum in Dar Es Salaam, a bit short for 6500 Tsh per person. That of Zanzibar, the "House of Wonders" is much longer included, and costs only 3500Tsh. A Bujora near Mwanza, we saw the Sukuma Museum. 8000 Tsh for the guided tour, a good time. In Matemwe, it was also a boat trip to the snorkle. Tsh 30,000 per person for a very disappointing morning. Before arriving in Tanzania, we wanted to climb Kilimanjaro, or go on safari. Prices are prohibitive. The parks have an exorbitant cost $ 60 U.S. per person per day. Of course, you also pay for the guides, vehicles, cooks etc., for a price match.
be clear, these prices have shocked us deeply. First intrinsically. Jens, a German we met has paid us $ 700 for 5 days safari, by far the best price we've heard, then we did four days by jeep to Uyuni (Bolivia) for 300 $ us two year passes. It is also shocking because the average income in Tanzania is U.S. $ 400 per year (15,000 euros against France). Imagine a couple who spends 60000euros for 5 days in the Alps? Finally, the consequence of these huge sums is human horror. People see white as a money pump. It has information to rent a car for the day safari. A seller has dared say $ 700 per day! 
Also, Tanzania is the only country we have seen where people ask for money. India, Bolivia, Uganda, has met a few people begging, but in Tanzania, Gesner call without hesitation after 2 minutes of conversation that they pay the airfare to France, or one year of study. In general, the Tanzanians were warm and welcoming smile, but this money is a real problem of relationship. We spent a total of 1000Euros in 19 days, which is one of the expensive places around the world. Ah yes, you would like us if we do not give the rate of exchange: 1 Euro = 2000 Tsh in September 2010.
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