Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 115% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (46,174 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 345% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (23,588 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.41 (13,502 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (2,535 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.58 (8,946 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (9,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (13,767 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (9,826 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (4,346 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.25 (8,120 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (37,502 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (7,137 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 (6,763 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 496% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,784 (6,948,216 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,747 (4,361,867 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (499,862 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,934 (4,827,962 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,318 (3,289,447 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (318,007 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (143,465 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $220 (550,268 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $249 (621,574 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (34,682 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (99,040 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (160,490 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (104,856 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (251,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (261,792 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,196 (67,884,163 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (3,053 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (213,465 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (37,305 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (21,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (49,755 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 398% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (282,695 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (20,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (10,285 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (15,052 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (9,881 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (5,399 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (79,404 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1436% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Chicago, Illinois | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (156,553 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 380% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (78,650 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $315 (786,331 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (285,980 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 322% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (37,311 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (12,864 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (16,889 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $503 (1,255,925 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (1,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $84 (210,666 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (39,812 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 659% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 353 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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