Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 185% | |||
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (50,437 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 464% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (32,115 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.36 (14,127 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (2,769 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.17 (10,996 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.64 (12,230 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 489% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (17,501 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.77 (9,946 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (5,736 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (7,857 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (45,376 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.27 (8,624 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (6,389 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 463% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,715 (4,518,621 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,495 (3,938,154 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (596,276 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,594 (4,200,601 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (2,768,342 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (370,298 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (111,380 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (709,574 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (310,357 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (30,244 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (105,245 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (147,670 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (123,842 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (261,615 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (293,545 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,083 (76,635,050 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (2,396 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (152,207 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (52,105 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (23,253 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (71,928 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 619% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (226,479 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (17,811 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 (13,912 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.72 (9,790 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (10,672 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (5,846 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (65,343 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1164% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (137,379 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (52,217 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $271 (712,949 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (260,114 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 284% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (31,093 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (10,958 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (18,187 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $627 (1,652,354 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (1,041 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (116,198 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (22,640 Shilling) | 5,142 Shilling | + 340% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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