- Cost of Living
- India
- Tanzania
- Aizawl
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aizawl, India compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Aizawl (India) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (5,157 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨300 (10,314 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨225 (7,736 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨99 (3,392 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨79 (2,730 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (1,031 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (10,314 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (5,562 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (2,750 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (3,438 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨850 (29,224 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (2,750 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨100 (3,438 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 270% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Aizawl (India) is 8% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,165 (349,479 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (240,665 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,041 (173,322 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,500 (360,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (343,807 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨8,000 (275,045 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (34,381 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨100,000 (3,438,066 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 223% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,000 (859,517 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 (10,314 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 25% | |
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 (85,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,000 (137,523 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (137,523 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (103,142 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 313% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Aizawl (India) is 40% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨570,000 (19,596,979 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨66 (2,269 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (17,190 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is 1% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨80 (2,750 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 51,177 Shilling | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨50 (1,719 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨100 (3,438 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨100 (3,438 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨300 (10,314 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (3,438 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 12,182 Shilling | - | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is 29% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (34,381 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (13,752 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,000 (68,761 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 244% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,000 (171,903 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 233% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨800 (27,505 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨80 (2,750 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (3,438 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | - 6% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨30,000 (1,031,420 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (52 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,500 (51,571 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (6,876 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 37% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Aizawl (India) is 6% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,180,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar
you would need to make just about 3,002,470 Shilling
(₨87,330)
in Aizawl.
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