Cost of living in Alicante (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Alicante (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alicante | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (36,695 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21,301 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (9,990 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (2,343 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.23 (5,672 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (5,349 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (15,508 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 (4,248 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (3,738 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (1,983 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (15,751 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.40 (3,564 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (1,866 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Alicante (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alicante | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €842 (2,140,826 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €565 (1,436,004 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (251,910 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €543 (1,381,080 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €367 (933,443 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (157,157 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (72,310 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €436 (1,109,250 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (234,959 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (16,812 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (27,698 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Alicante (Spain) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alicante | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (209,363 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (124,243 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (192,098 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (200,315 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Alicante (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alicante | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,881 (55,653,526 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (4,689 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (60,730 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (45,408 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Alicante (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alicante | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.71 (14,521 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (24,950 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (121,501 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.67 (11,869 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (8,716 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (8,891 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (3,590 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (6,183 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (34,351 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 564% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Alicante (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Alicante | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (87,081 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (40,081 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (134,637 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (106,757 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (23,016 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (7,363 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (8,960 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €384 (975,848 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (647 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (133,599 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (13,322 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 154% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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