Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 63% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 60% 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 33 (21,217 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (19,767 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (9,476 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (4,179 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (8,990 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.29 (3,409 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (9,854 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (5,274 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.77 (2,425 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (6,381 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (38,833 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (5,191 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.72 (3,038 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 128% 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 10,437 (6,720,118 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,961 (5,126,350 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 870 (560,178 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,069 (3,908,029 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,310 (2,775,239 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (359,569 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 360 (231,514 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,533 (987,133 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (217,916 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (32,428 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (21,453 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (126,663 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 194 (125,182 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (220,963 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (224,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (57,848,715 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (2,460 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (51,512 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (18,830 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 99% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (8,707 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (35,749 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (245,822 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (16,858 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (12,988 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (17,666 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (12,565 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (12,955 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (39,760 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 669% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 61% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abu Dhabi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 214 (137,907 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (58,475 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (504,246 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 268 (172,604 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 69 (44,338 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (12,470 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (25,925 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 478% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (1,369,915 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (458 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (164,435 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (14,035 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 168% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 348 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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