- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Tanzania
- Cairns
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$26 (43,839 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 548% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (17,278 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.69 (9,596 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.22 (2,050 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.30 (8,939 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (10,347 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (10,570 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.87 (6,520 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (6,075 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.63 (6,126 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (32,831 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.44 (5,792 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.27 (3,824 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 333% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 55% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,677 (2,827,226 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,313 (2,213,752 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$330 (556,742 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,335 (2,251,334 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$980 (1,652,346 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (317,370 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (102,683 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$820 (1,382,080 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$126 (213,242 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (19,045 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (45,711 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cairns (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$89 (150,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$38 (63,330 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$118 (198,807 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$99 (167,530 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 570% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 190% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,871 (46,992,967 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (2,511 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$99 (166,337 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 454% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$14 (24,007 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (30,963 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (108,416 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 984% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (12,637 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.18 (7,049 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.45 (7,508 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.44 (4,121 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.27 (5,511 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (39,583 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 262% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 262% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (88,816 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (58,958 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$93 (155,987 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (193,604 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (22,943 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 (7,410 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (13,259 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 266% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$179 (300,962 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (1,686 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 1155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 (75,819 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$17 (28,662 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 611% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,915,765 Shilling
(AU$3,509)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,640,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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