Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 44% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 61% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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Zanzibar | Adelaide | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,938 Shilling (AU$5.34) | AU$29 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,696 Shilling (AU$5.79) | AU$13 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | AU$8 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,490 Shilling (AU$1.49) | AU$2.99 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,041 Shilling (AU$2.41) | AU$5.90 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,077 Shilling (AU$1.24) | AU$7 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$13 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | AU$5.16 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,820 Shilling (AU$1.09) | AU$3.11 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,104 Shilling (AU$1.85) | AU$6 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,778 Shilling (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,821 Shilling (AU$1.69) | AU$3.44 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,135 Shilling (AU$0.68) | AU$2.56 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 56% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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Zanzibar | Adelaide | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,126,910 Shilling (AU$673) | AU$3,853 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,533 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 163,123 Shilling (AU$97) | AU$195 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,930 Shilling (AU$808) | AU$2,545 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 815,000 Shilling (AU$487) | AU$2,109 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$140 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | AU$54 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | AU$506 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$233 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$62 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is about the same as in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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Zanzibar | Adelaide | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$127 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$108 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$191 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$238 | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 5% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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Zanzibar | Adelaide | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$33,126 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,473 Shilling (AU$1.48) | AU$1.97 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$114 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 29% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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Zanzibar | Adelaide | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (AU$5.97) | AU$20 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68,095 Shilling (AU$41) | AU$71 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$8 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.04 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,453 Shilling (AU$5.65) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,007 Shilling (AU$3.59) | AU$3.22 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,890 Shilling (AU$2.32) | AU$5.09 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,170 Shilling (AU$3.09) | AU$24 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 43% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
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Zanzibar | Adelaide | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,620 Shilling (AU$19) | AU$68 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$41 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$216 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67,787 Shilling (AU$40) | AU$153 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,162 Shilling (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$5.94 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,486 Shilling (AU$2.68) | AU$9 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$972 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.54 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$66 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,248 Shilling (AU$3.13) | AU$38 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 123 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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