Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 150% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (54,054 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 505% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (26,918 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 (12,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (2,396 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.48 (8,787 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (8,047 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (18,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (8,406 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (3,603 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (7,940 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (40,520 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.82 (7,129 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.57 (3,964 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,658 (9,248,301 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 721% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,341 (5,919,427 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (448,657 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,273 (5,746,457 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,541 (3,895,740 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (323,331 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (180,916 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $208 (526,744 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (540,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (30,610 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (80,912 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (158,718 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (154,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (255,448 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 (374,588 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,191 (73,795,588 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (1,925 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (112,637 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (60,309 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 (13,248 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (80,472 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 705% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (369,901 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 443% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (16,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (11,479 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (13,613 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (10,118 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (3,830 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (65,959 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1176% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (120,382 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (71,161 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $227 (573,063 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (242,899 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (34,955 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (15,423 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (18,274 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 (1,485,738 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (572 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (146,085 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (24,004 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 319% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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