Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 199% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 199% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (54,225 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 507% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (33,905 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (13,201 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (2,411 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.55 (11,503 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (13,930 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 571% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (17,239 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (10,814 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (5,844 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (7,240 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (40,441 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (7,009 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.33 (8,418 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 642% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 247% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,393 (8,576,570 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 661% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,299 (8,341,132 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (757,753 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,025 (7,646,396 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,357 (5,958,258 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (403,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (171,145 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (685,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (540,231 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (30,240 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (86,536 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (152,504 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (110,683 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (252,713 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (408,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (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 | $27,665 (69,939,286 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (2,330 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (227,525 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (52,214 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 174% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (12,606 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (63,003 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 530% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $194 (489,827 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 619% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (19,367 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (12,204 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (20,641 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (10,225 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (5,025 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (79,352 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1435% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (157,423 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (83,555 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (609,149 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (286,755 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 323% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (39,690 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (14,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (21,562 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 381% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (1,257,455 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (2,008 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (218,425 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (35,191 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 514% | |
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TOTAL | + 130% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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