- Cost of Living
- India
- Tanzania
- Aizawl
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aizawl, India compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aizawl (India) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (5,224 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨300 (10,448 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨225 (7,836 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (1,741 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (2,786 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (1,045 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (10,448 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (4,179 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (2,786 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (3,483 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨850 (29,603 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (2,786 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨100 (3,483 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 294% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Aizawl (India) is 6% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,165 (354,019 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (243,791 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,041 (175,573 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,500 (365,686 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (348,273 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨8,000 (278,618 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (34,827 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨100,000 (3,482,726 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 227% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,000 (870,682 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 (10,448 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Aizawl (India) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,500 (87,068 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,000 (139,309 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (139,309 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (104,482 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 318% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Aizawl (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨570,000 (19,851,541 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (2,299 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨400 (13,931 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨438 (15,254 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is 0% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨80 (2,786 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨50 (1,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (3,483 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (3,483 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 (10,448 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (3,483 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 12,182 Shilling | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (34,827 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (13,931 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,000 (69,655 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 (174,136 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 (27,862 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (2,786 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (3,483 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | - 4% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨30,000 (1,044,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (52 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,500 (52,241 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (6,965 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Aizawl (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 2,900,504 Shilling
(₨83,283)
in Aizawl
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,820,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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