- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Zanzibar
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 25% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,775 Shilling (1,223 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,202 Shilling (1,604 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,632 Shilling (1,672 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,666 Shilling (419 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,000 Shilling (629 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,250 Shilling (354 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,890 Shilling (1,870 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,287 Shilling (360 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,814 Shilling (285 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,267 Shilling (514 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (2,830 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,763 Shilling (592 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 930 Shilling (146 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 29% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,043,330 Shilling (164,063 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,002,910 Shilling (157,707 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 134,018 Shilling (21,074 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 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 (167,618 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (78,625 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,244 Shilling (1,296 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 5% 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 (3,931 ₦) | 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 (3,144,985 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,110 Shilling (332 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,324 Shilling (12,002 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 36% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,070 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51,177 Shilling (8,047 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,065 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 Shilling (1,022 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,986 Shilling (1,413 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,920 Shilling (931 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,992 Shilling (628 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,182 Shilling (1,916 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 22% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,000 Shilling (5,504 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (3,145 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Shilling (3,145 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,667 Shilling (8,125 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,750 Shilling (1,848 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,708 Shilling (898 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,667 Shilling (577 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Shilling (21 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Shilling (7,862 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,029 Shilling (791 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 17% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,550,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,287,446 ₦
(8,187,299 Shilling)
in Zanzibar.
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