- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Tanzania
- Cairns
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 116% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (31,012 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | + 299% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (17,527 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (9,122 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (2,049 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.39 (9,043 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (10,607 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (11,269 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.17 (6,985 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.98 (4,988 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.41 (7,391 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (35,762 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.45 (5,782 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.55 (2,592 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,064 (3,459,959 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,362 (2,282,618 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$185 (309,304 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,263 (2,117,415 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,018 (1,705,958 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$140 (233,950 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (99,371 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$762 (1,277,997 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (262,627 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (19,173 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (46,565 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$94 (158,055 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$44 (73,040 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$121 (202,837 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$98 (164,041 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 556% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 93% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,857 (46,697,884 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (2,388 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$102 (171,099 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$31 (52,693 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (19,876 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (33,527 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (107,565 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (12,564 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.45 (7,460 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.13 (8,591 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.54 (4,250 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (5,747 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (39,114 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 211% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (89,405 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (59,231 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$103 (171,825 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 759% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (179,554 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (23,655 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.34 (7,282 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (11,704 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 219% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (1,676 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 1147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$49 (82,619 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$18 (29,336 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 483% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 90% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,500,478 Shilling
(AU$3,281)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,900,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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