Cost of living in Chiclayo (Peru) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiclayo (Peru) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 18 (12,179 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 18 (11,849 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (4,512 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.15 (2,794 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 7 (4,407 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.28 (2,204 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 13 (8,686 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 7 (4,520 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 4.49 (3,022 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 9 (6,041 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 33 (22,466 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (4,737 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.00 (1,346 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Chiclayo (Peru) is 14% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 1,479 (995,484 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,033 (695,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 129 (86,962 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,175 (790,481 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 792 (532,737 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 118 (79,204 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 73 (48,899 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,489 (1,001,878 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 348 (233,984 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 27 (18,133 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 20 (13,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Chiclayo (Peru) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 117 (78,571 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 89 (60,060 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 237 (159,401 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 178 (120,063 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Chiclayo (Peru) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 42,158 (28,373,440 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.88 (3,287 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 111 (74,966 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 27 (18,228 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiclayo (Peru) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Chiclayo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 21 (13,866 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 16 (10,566 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 110 (74,368 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 16 (11,002 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 13 (8,492 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 14 (9,298 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.13 (3,456 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 3.29 (2,211 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 16 (11,104 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiclayo (Peru) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Chiclayo | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 32 (21,247 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (22,525 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 147 (98,955 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 74 (49,749 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 18 (12,134 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 11 (7,628 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (5,119 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 3,641 (2,450,759 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.39 (265 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 122 (82,201 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 8 (5,048 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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