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Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 76% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,775 Shilling (E£ 60) | E£ 60 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,202 Shilling (E£ 79) | E£ 42 | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,632 Shilling (E£ 82) | E£ 28 | + 190% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,666 Shilling (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,000 Shilling (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,250 Shilling (E£ 17) | E£ 5.42 | + 220% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,890 Shilling (E£ 92) | E£ 13 | + 588% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,287 Shilling (E£ 18) | E£ 18 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,814 Shilling (E£ 14) | E£ 6 | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,267 Shilling (E£ 25) | E£ 25 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (E£ 139) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,763 Shilling (E£ 29) | E£ 8 | + 283% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 930 Shilling (E£ 7) | E£ 3.73 | + 92% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,043,330 Shilling (E£ 8,051) | E£ 4,000 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,002,910 Shilling (E£ 7,739) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 134,018 Shilling (E£ 1,034) | E£ 350 | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
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£ 168 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,065,940 Shilling (E£ 8,225) | E£ 3,000 | + 174% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (E£ 3,858) | E£ 1,200 | + 222% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,244 Shilling (E£ 64) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
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£ 533 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 857 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Shilling (E£ 193) | E£ 800 | - 76% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 15% 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£ 154,324) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,110 Shilling (E£ 16) | E£ 3.67 | + 344% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 76,324 Shilling (E£ 589) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 56% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 27 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51,177 Shilling (E£ 395) | E£ 100 | + 295% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 Shilling (E£ 50) | E£ 34 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,986 Shilling (E£ 69) | E£ 25 | + 177% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,920 Shilling (E£ 46) | E£ 30 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,992 Shilling (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 146% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,182 Shilling (E£ 94) | E£ 50 | + 88% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,000 Shilling (E£ 270) | E£ 160 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (E£ 154) | E£ 60 | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Shilling (E£ 154) | E£ 120 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,667 Shilling (E£ 399) | E£ 350 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,750 Shilling (E£ 91) | E£ 25 | + 263% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,708 Shilling (E£ 44) | E£ 15 | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,667 Shilling (E£ 28) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Shilling (E£ 1.04) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Shilling (E£ 386) | E£ 300 | + 29% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,029 Shilling (E£ 39) | E£ 40 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least E£ 13,645
(1,768,374 Shilling)
in Zanzibar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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