A random survey made in various meat shops in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania shows that the retail beef meat price has increased by 12.5-25% in W50 to range between USD 3.86-4.28/kg (TZS 9-10K) from USD 3.43/kg (TZS 8,000) in W49. The sharp rise in price is due to the upcoming holiday season. The beef meat prices at Vingunguti and Mazizini wholesale shops have jumped to USD 3.64/kg (Tsh 8,500) from USD 2.57/kg (TZS 6,000).