Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Zanzibar or in Abu Dhabi? You can help!
Improve the prices for Zanzibar! Improve the prices for Abu Dhabi!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 36 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 137% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (42,009 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 370% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (24,010 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (16,242 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (4,822 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (9,547 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.88 (3,616 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (18,217 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (7,700 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.42 (3,279 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (7,937 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (62,332 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 272% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 10 (7,286 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 6 (4,717 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 316% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 140% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,825 (8,762,207 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 678% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,124 (6,760,266 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 795 (588,885 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,984 (3,692,749 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,511 (2,601,432 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 445 (329,400 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 237 (175,804 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,293 (958,417 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (245,979 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (34,872 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (26,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (146,604 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 238 (176,253 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 551 (408,404 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 547 (405,322 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 125,266 (92,818,505 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.99 (2,213 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 78 (58,166 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 25 (18,716 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 89% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (13,070 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (33,161 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (243,914 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (19,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (14,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (13,669 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 18 (13,160 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (13,380 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (45,916 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 788% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 227 (168,149 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 415% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (71,105 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 843 (624,852 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 523 (387,626 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 472% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (56,768 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 331% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (18,939 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (28,273 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 530% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (1,359,030 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.09 (805 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 408 (302,602 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (13,344 Shilling) | 5,145 Shilling | + 159% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 83% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
740.971
TZS
/
AED
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 5% cheaper than in McAllen, Texas
- Cost of living in Paris is 32% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 877% more expensive than in Enugu
- Cost of living in Warsaw is 24% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 26% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Bucaramanga is 17% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 25% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
- Cost of living in Doha is 12% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 6,012,813 Shilling (Dirham 8,115) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,290,000 Shilling in Zanzibar.
Do you live in Zanzibar? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valletta (Malta)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Essen (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vilnius (Lithuania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Athens (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nampula (Mozambique)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mwanza (Tanzania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dortmund (Germany)
Prices recently added
- Public transport in Omaha, Nebraska costs $55 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Playa del Carmen costs Mex$ 1,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Valencia, Spain costs €1,200 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in London costs £1.43 (about 2 hours ago)
- 12 eggs, large in Morogoro costs 4,000 Shilling (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tashkent costs 100,000 сўм (about 4 hours ago)