- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Zanzibar
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 25% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,762 Shilling (1,067 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9,785 Shilling (1,544 ₦) | 2,019 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,903 Shilling (1,405 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,666 Shilling (421 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,555 Shilling (561 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,208 Shilling (348 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,326 Shilling (1,472 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,287 Shilling (361 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,814 Shilling (286 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,034 Shilling (479 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (2,840 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,763 Shilling (594 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 883 Shilling (139 ₦) | 340 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 35% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 877,373 Shilling (138,450 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,066,180 Shilling (168,244 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 134,018 Shilling (21,148 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 233,248 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 128,258 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 35,637 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 11,495 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,065,940 Shilling (168,206 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (78,900 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,244 Shilling (1,301 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 546 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 7% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,677 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 13,350 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,604 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Shilling (3,945 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 20% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Shilling (3,156,013 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,083 Shilling (329 ₦) | 128 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (4,734 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,458 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 38% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,006 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,952 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Shilling (1,578 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,653 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 Shilling (1,026 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,019 Shilling (1,581 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,920 Shilling (934 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,992 Shilling (630 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,182 Shilling (1,922 ₦) | 841 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,250 Shilling (4,931 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (3,156 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,063 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48,750 Shilling (7,693 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,000 Shilling (2,051 ₦) | 1,963 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,303 Shilling (837 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,625 Shilling (572 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 210,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Shilling (21 ₦) | 23 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Shilling (7,890 ₦) | 15,812 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,029 Shilling (636 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,371,418 ₦
(8,690,830 Shilling)
in Zanzibar.
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