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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟTanzanian Shilling to US Dollar

TZS to USD โ€” used in Tanzania.
1 USD =
2,635.00 TZS
1 TZS =
0.00038 USD
TZS symbol
TSh
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) and the US Dollar (USD). The Tanzanian Shilling is used in Tanzania. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 โ€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

Conversion Table

Common amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

TZS โ†’ USD

TZSUSD
1 TZS0.00038 USD
5 TZS0.001898 USD
10 TZS0.003795 USD
25 TZS0.009488 USD
50 TZS0.018975 USD
100 TZS0.037951 USD
250 TZS0.094877 USD
500 TZS0.189753 USD
1,000 TZS0.379507 USD
5,000 TZS1.8975 USD

USD โ†’ TZS

USDTZS
1 USD2,635.00 TZS
5 USD13,175.00 TZS
10 USD26,350.00 TZS
25 USD65,875.00 TZS
50 USD131,750.00 TZS
100 USD263,500.00 TZS
250 USD658,750.00 TZS
500 USD1,317,500.00 TZS
1,000 USD2,635,000.00 TZS
5,000 USD13,175,000.00 TZS

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 TZS in USD?

100 TZS is approximately 0.037951 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD โ‰ˆ 2,635.00 TZS. Rates move daily โ€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the Tanzanian Shilling pegged to the US Dollar?

Most African currencies either float freely or are pegged to a major reference currency, often the US dollar or euro. See the full Tanzanian Shilling guide for its specific exchange rate regime and how that affects its rate against the US Dollar.

What's the best way to exchange TZS for USD?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

The African Currencies directory covers all 54 African countries, with USD, EUR and GBP conversions for each.

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