- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Egypt
- Zanzibar
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 77% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,762 Shilling (E£ 55) | E£ 60 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9,785 Shilling (E£ 79) | E£ 37 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,903 Shilling (E£ 72) | E£ 25 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,666 Shilling (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,555 Shilling (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,208 Shilling (E£ 18) | E£ 5.42 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,326 Shilling (E£ 75) | E£ 12 | + 523% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,287 Shilling (E£ 19) | E£ 16 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,814 Shilling (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,034 Shilling (E£ 25) | E£ 25 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (E£ 146) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,763 Shilling (E£ 30) | E£ 8 | + 302% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 883 Shilling (E£ 7) | E£ 3.73 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 35% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 877,373 Shilling (E£ 7,098) | E£ 1,866 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,066,180 Shilling (E£ 8,626) | E£ 2,000 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 134,018 Shilling (E£ 1,084) | E£ 394 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 1,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | E£ 176 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,065,940 Shilling (E£ 8,624) | E£ 3,000 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (E£ 4,045) | E£ 1,200 | + 237% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,244 Shilling (E£ 67) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 400 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 226 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 857 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Shilling (E£ 202) | E£ 800 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Shilling (E£ 161,811) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,083 Shilling (E£ 17) | E£ 3.00 | + 462% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Shilling (E£ 243) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 55% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Shilling (E£ 81) | E£ 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 Shilling (E£ 53) | E£ 19 | + 180% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,019 Shilling (E£ 81) | E£ 25 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,920 Shilling (E£ 48) | E£ 30 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,992 Shilling (E£ 32) | E£ 10 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,182 Shilling (E£ 99) | E£ 50 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 31,250 Shilling (E£ 253) | E£ 200 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (E£ 162) | E£ 60 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48,750 Shilling (E£ 394) | E£ 400 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,000 Shilling (E£ 105) | E£ 25 | + 321% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,303 Shilling (E£ 43) | E£ 15 | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,625 Shilling (E£ 29) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 250,000 Shilling (E£ 2,023) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Shilling (E£ 1.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Shilling (E£ 405) | E£ 300 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,029 Shilling (E£ 33) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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(918,040 Shilling)
in Zanzibar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 5,700
in Al Mansurah.
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