Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 37% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 58% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,938 Shilling (€3.24) | €20 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,696 Shilling (€3.51) | €11 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €4.44 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,490 Shilling (€0.90) | €1.08 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,041 Shilling (€1.46) | €4.01 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,077 Shilling (€0.75) | €2.36 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.53 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,820 Shilling (€0.66) | €1.95 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,104 Shilling (€1.12) | €1.13 | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,778 Shilling (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,821 Shilling (€1.02) | €1.90 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,135 Shilling (€0.41) | €1.36 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 48% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,126,910 Shilling (€408) | €1,951 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,100 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 163,123 Shilling (€59) | €188 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,930 Shilling (€490) | €1,066 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 815,000 Shilling (€295) | €874 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €124 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | €31 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | €373 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €90 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is about the same as in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €81 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €37 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €106 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €90 | - | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 13% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,009 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,473 Shilling (€0.90) | €1.77 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €28 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 20% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.60 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (€3.62) | €5.93 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68,095 Shilling (€25) | €48 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.78 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.84 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,453 Shilling (€3.42) | €3.00 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,007 Shilling (€2.17) | €1.71 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,890 Shilling (€1.41) | €1.89 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,170 Shilling (€1.87) | €16 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 24% cheaper than in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,620 Shilling (€12) | €30 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €14 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €43 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67,787 Shilling (€25) | €46 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,162 Shilling (€4.77) | €10 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.58 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,486 Shilling (€1.62) | €4.82 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €607 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €62 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,248 Shilling (€1.90) | €5.02 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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