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Moshi
City in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Overview
Moshi is a lively gateway city for those trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a blend of local Tanzanian culture and adventure tourism. The city is set at the mountain's base, with views of coffee plantations and lively markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Region
Kilimanjaro
Population
144,739
Time Zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Coordinates
-3.35°, 37.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$733
Local Cost
$348
Local Income
$170
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
21.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
10.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
699 mm
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
13
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
QSI
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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