- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Zanzibar
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 23% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,775 Shilling (1,227 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,202 Shilling (1,610 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,632 Shilling (1,678 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,666 Shilling (421 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,000 Shilling (631 ₦) | 600 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,250 Shilling (355 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,890 Shilling (1,876 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,287 Shilling (361 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,814 Shilling (286 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,267 Shilling (515 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (2,840 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,763 Shilling (594 ₦) | 490 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 930 Shilling (147 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 28% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,043,330 Shilling (164,615 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,002,910 Shilling (158,238 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 134,018 Shilling (21,145 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 229,092 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 114,731 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 9,047 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,065,940 Shilling (168,183 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (78,889 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,244 Shilling (1,301 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 6% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,493 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,367 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,388 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Shilling (3,944 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 3% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Shilling (3,155,575 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,110 Shilling (333 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,324 Shilling (12,042 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 39% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,267 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,579 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51,177 Shilling (8,075 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,065 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 Shilling (1,026 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,986 Shilling (1,418 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,920 Shilling (934 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,992 Shilling (630 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,182 Shilling (1,922 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 18% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,000 Shilling (5,522 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (3,156 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Shilling (3,156 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,667 Shilling (8,152 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,750 Shilling (1,854 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,708 Shilling (901 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,667 Shilling (579 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Shilling (21 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Shilling (7,889 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,029 Shilling (793 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 323 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 15% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,660,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,404,866 ₦
(8,904,027 Shilling)
in Zanzibar.
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