- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Tanzania
- Cairns
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairns, Australia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairns (Australia) is 167% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$25 (45,379 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 571% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (18,736 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.66 (10,100 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.14 (2,031 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.17 (9,224 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (10,887 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (11,338 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.27 (7,615 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.53 (6,298 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 247% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.63 (6,480 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (34,728 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.44 (6,127 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (3,451 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 291% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Cairns (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,677 (2,990,550 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,313 (2,341,636 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$330 (588,904 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,335 (2,381,389 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$980 (1,747,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$188 (335,703 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 (108,615 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$820 (1,461,920 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$126 (225,560 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (20,146 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (49,045 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 (159,126 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$38 (66,989 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$118 (210,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$99 (177,208 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 609% | |
| Transportation | + 206% | |||
| Transportation in Cairns (Australia) is 206% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,800 (49,580,324 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (2,653 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$101 (179,773 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 499% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairns (Australia) is 50% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (23,482 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (33,440 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (117,454 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 1075% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (13,367 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.23 (7,550 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.45 (7,941 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.37 (4,234 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.27 (5,829 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$23 (41,869 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 228% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairns (Australia) is 228% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (93,947 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (62,223 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$93 (164,998 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$115 (204,788 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (24,268 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.39 (7,838 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (14,025 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 287% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 (1,783 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 1227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$45 (80,199 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$17 (30,318 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 652% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairns (Australia) is 127% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 6,208,414 Shilling
(AU$3,481)
in Cairns
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,740,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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