Cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 189% | |||
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Food in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Anchorage, Alaska | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (49,352 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 452% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (31,719 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 227% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (14,037 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (2,822 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.30 (13,510 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (15,802 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 661% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (19,920 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (14,696 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (6,047 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 232% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.70 (9,447 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 204% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (40,593 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 142% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.88 (9,887 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 250% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.61 (4,106 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 262% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,430 (6,197,910 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 450% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,575 (4,017,289 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $266 (679,645 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 317% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,367 (3,486,171 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,052 (2,684,876 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $213 (543,669 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $86 (218,225 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $290 (740,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (312,066 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (37,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (72,815 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (141,940 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (150,117 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (255,182 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (309,834 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,821 (63,319,391 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (2,713 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (153,060 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (50,444 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 166% | |||
Personal Care in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (19,702 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (81,270 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 713% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $179 (455,535 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 569% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (21,126 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.96 (10,101 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.70 (11,992 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.39 (11,209 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.47 (6,309 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (71,263 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1278% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (159,644 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 389% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (76,332 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (437,035 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (239,154 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 253% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (31,277 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 (14,476 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (17,275 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 285% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $649 (1,656,854 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (2,016 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (145,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (31,157 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 494% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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