Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Dammam | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (25,481 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 185% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (21,795 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 125% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (12,673 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (4,251 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 11 (7,434 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (4,145 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (13,104 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (5,033 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.49 (3,746 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 106% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3,104 Shilling | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 16,778 Shilling | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (6,322 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.67 (1,822 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 61% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Dammam | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,549 (2,422,458 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,522 (1,721,259 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 588 (401,146 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,349 (2,968,517 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,231 (1,522,602 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 272 (185,656 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 189 (128,824 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,107 (755,468 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 572 (390,296 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (23,162 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 38 (25,599 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Dammam | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 208 (142,307 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 259 (176,546 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 563 (384,508 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 406 (277,036 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 92,003 (62,803,259 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.13 (1,455 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (122,569 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (21,298 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Dammam | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (7,008 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (30,420 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 204% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 112 (76,693 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (17,553 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (11,134 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (9,940 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (6,541 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (6,007 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (16,178 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 213% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Dammam | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 92 (62,987 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (84,289 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 283 (193,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 172 (117,080 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 13,162 Shilling | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (10,396 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 4,486 Shilling | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,841 (1,256,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (341 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 329 (224,431 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (16,759 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 192% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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