- Cost of Living
- India
- Tanzania
- Aizawl
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aizawl, India compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aizawl (India) is 2% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 6,762 Shilling | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 9,785 Shilling | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨150 (5,203 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2,666 Shilling | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨60 (2,081 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2,208 Shilling | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (17,342 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2,287 Shilling | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,814 Shilling | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3,034 Shilling | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (34,685 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 3,763 Shilling | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 883 Shilling | - | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Aizawl (India) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 877,373 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,066,180 Shilling | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,083 (176,285 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨6,000 (208,108 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨150,000 (5,202,703 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 388% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 500,000 Shilling | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 8,244 Shilling | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Aizawl (India) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,000 Shilling | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Aizawl (India) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 20,000,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 2,083 Shilling | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,000 Shilling | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Aizawl (India) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 6,500 Shilling | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 10,019 Shilling | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 5,920 Shilling | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,992 Shilling | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 12,182 Shilling | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Aizawl (India) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 31,250 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 20,000 Shilling | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 48,750 Shilling | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 13,000 Shilling | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 5,303 Shilling | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 3,625 Shilling | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 250,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 50,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 4,029 Shilling | - | |
| 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 20 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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TZS
/
INR
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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 2,696,135 Shilling
(₨77,733)
in Aizawl
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,630,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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