Sharing accommodation in Dar

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AussieRJ Member

Member since 20 January 2011

AussieRJMember20 January 2011 11:45:42

Hello,

I'm in the final negotiations for a job in Dar es Salaam and am doing research into the accommodation options. It does appear that accommodation can be expensive so I'm wondering if it's normal to share houses or apartments with other expats? Having lived in Sydney and London where it's completely acceptable to share with people you either do or don't know initially. If it is normal is there a site or a newspapper where people advertise for flat mates in Dar?

Many thanks,
Renee Joyce

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP21 January 2011 08:14:46

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Hi Renee, welcome on Expat-blog!

I hope you get replies very soon.

I wish you good luck
Christine

Dombeia Member

Member since 08 March 2011

DombeiaMember08 March 2011 08:14:31

Hi Renee,

I am in a similar situation than you were in January. I got offered a position in Dar starting at the end of March.

I am now looking for information on how to find accomodation in Dar and preferably not too expensive hence the house sharing option.

Have you found any accomodation yet/any tips ?

Many thanks !
D

Mak44 Member

Member since 08 April 2010

Mak44Member22 March 2011 06:29:10

Hi Renee,
It is not common like Syd/London but expats do share their apartments in Dar as well. I have seen few advertisements in a local magazine (called Dar Advertisement) but not sure whether there is any site for such. I moved to Dar few months back from Sydney and loving it.
Cheers
Mak

vebra bashir Member

Member since 10 January 2013

vebra bashirMember10 January 2013 05:55:23

AussieRJ wrote:
Hello,

I'm in the final negotiations for a job in Dar es Salaam and am doing research into the accommodation options. It does appear that accommodation can be expensive so I'm wondering if it's normal to share houses or apartments with other expats? Having lived in Sydney and London where it's completely acceptable to share with people you either do or don't know initially. If it is normal is there a site or a newspapper where people advertise for flat mates in Dar?

Many thanks,
Renee Joyce

Hello Renee Joyce .
My name is vebra bashir i聽 have room that i want to let in dar es salaam in the city centre near by diamond trust bank with inlcude service and meals too . you can call me in +255.6850.55528 .
hoppe hear from you soon . nice to know you .

hamarboy Member

Member since 07 August 2012

hamarboyMember14 January 2013 10:35:06

Have a look at advertisingdar.com there are usually some people looking to share accommodation. Dar Es Salaam can be expensive but there are reasonable properties as well. Try to live in Masaki, oysterbay, mikocheni, ada estate, Regent estate, Kawe , mbezi or upanga. These are all reasonably good neighbourhoods. Masaki and Oysterbay are on the Peninsular which is most sought after.

jilichem Member

Member since 29 September 2012

jilichemMember15 January 2013 05:42:45

dear Jenne
My name is mahesh patel im expat since 9 years in dar es salaam, and i came to know that you are looking for sharing appartment or house, i would like to know are you intrested for sharing aprtments with Bachelors, family or ladies only? please let me know so that i will help you to find ASAP.

regards
Mahesh

balachanderkumar Member

Member since 12 February 2013

balachanderkumarMember12 February 2013 09:24:38

Hi
聽聽聽聽 I am moving to Dar es Salaam asap. My offer has been finalized. I am looking for sharing accommodation. Help needed.

Regards
Balachander

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP13 February 2013 09:17:43

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Hi Balachander > you should post an advert in the housing in Dar es Salaam section. Best of luck.

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