USD to TZS Exchange Rate Today
Convert US Dollars to Tanzanian Shillings with live USD/TZS rates for Tanzania safaris, Zanzibar holidays, or business. Best exchange rates for travelers.
1000 USD =
2,644,998.00TZS
1 TZS = 0.0004 USD
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USD to TZS conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 USD = 2,645 TZS.
| USD | TZS |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 2,645 TZS |
| 5 USD | 13,225 TZS |
| 10 USD | 26,450 TZS |
| 25 USD | 66,125 TZS |
| 50 USD | 132,250 TZS |
| 100 USD | 264,500 TZS |
| 500 USD | 1,322,499 TZS |
| 1,000 USD | 2,644,998 TZS |
| 5,000 USD | 13,224,990 TZS |
| TZS | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 TZS | 0.0004 USD |
| 5 TZS | 0.0019 USD |
| 10 TZS | 0.0038 USD |
| 25 TZS | 0.0095 USD |
| 50 TZS | 0.0189 USD |
| 100 TZS | 0.0378 USD |
| 500 TZS | 0.1890 USD |
| 1,000 TZS | 0.3781 USD |
| 5,000 TZS | 1.89 USD |
Mid-market rate — the midpoint banks trade at, before any provider adds a margin. What you actually receive is below.
What you actually get for 1,000 USD
Nobody converts at the mid-market rate. At 1 USD = 2,645 TZS, a perfect conversion of 1,000 USD would be 2,644,998 TZS. Here is what 14 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
| Service | Their rate | Fee | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoneyGramcheapest | 2,632 | 1.49 USD | 2,628,512 TZS |
| Instarem | 2,626 | — | 2,626,483 TZS |
| Taptap Send | 2,620 | — | 2,620,003 TZS |
| XE | 2,619 | — | 2,618,548 TZS |
| WorldRemit | 2,616 | — | 2,616,062 TZS |
| Sendwave | 2,611 | — | 2,611,142 TZS |
| Ria Money Transfer | 2,612 | 1.00 USD | 2,608,980 TZS |
| Revolut | 2,634 | 11.50 USD | 2,603,706 TZS |
| Western Union | 2,600 | 0.9900 USD | 2,597,433 TZS |
| Remitly | 2,594 | — | 2,594,055 TZS |
| Xoom | 2,576 | — | 2,576,493 TZS |
| Wise | 2,645 | 27.28 USD | 2,572,842 TZS |
| Paysend | 2,567 | 1.99 USD | 2,561,968 TZS |
| OFX | 2,552 | 5.00 USD | 2,539,240 TZS |
On 1,000 USD, the gap between the best and worst option here is 89,272 TZS — the same money, converted on the same day. That difference is the fee plus the margin each service builds into its rate, and it is the only part of this page you can do anything about. How exchange-rate markups work.
Typical pricing for a bank-funded transfer, not a live quote — promotional offers and payment method can change it. Check the provider before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current USD to TZS exchange rate?
The US Dollar to Tanzanian Shilling rate typically ranges between TZS 2,500-2,700 per $1 USD. Federal Reserve policy, Tanzania's tourism revenues, and gold exports influence this pair. Bank of Tanzania manages the currency to support exports while controlling inflation.
Why do Americans need USD to TZS conversion?
Tanzania is a top US safari destination. Uses include Serengeti and Ngorongoro safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro climbs, Zanzibar beach holidays, development aid work, and business in Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's economy is growing rapidly in agriculture, mining, and tourism.
How stable is the Tanzanian Shilling?
TZS experiences gradual depreciation against USD (2-3% annually) due to inflation and trade deficits. Bank of Tanzania intervenes to prevent sharp swings. Political stability since the 1990s and growing tourism revenues help maintain relative stability compared to other African currencies.
What's the best way to get TZS with US Dollars?
Use Wise or WorldRemit for transfers (2-3% markup), exchange at bureau de change in Dar es Salaam or Arusha for better rates, avoid airport exchanges (poor rates), withdraw from ATMs in major cities, and use US banks like Citibank for international transfers to CRDB or NMB banks.
When should I convert USD to TZS?
Boston NGO workers in Dar es Salaam benefit when dollar exceeds TSh2,500, stretching $50K budgets to TSh125M versus TSh120M at TSh2,400. American aid organizations in Tanzania (150+ NGOs) funding education/health projects watch Fed decisions. US tourists booking Serengeti safaris ($5K-10K packages) converting deposits benefit from shilling depreciation. The difference between TSh2,400 and TSh2,500 equals $2,083 on TSh5M, a significant amount for NYC or DC charities funding Arusha schools or American families timing Kilimanjaro expeditions and Zanzibar beach holidays.
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