Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (34,482 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (23,937 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.26 (12,257 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (2,813 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.82 (8,116 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (7,470 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (16,777 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (7,600 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (4,865 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (2,295 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.23 (15,041 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.51 (4,355 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (2,820 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 (3,321,477 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (2,248,867 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (498,394 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 (1,852,426 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (1,209,257 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (280,522 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (72,128 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (1,510,520 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (302,908 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (15,475 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (33,626 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (203,945 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (87,206 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (235,695 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (263,772 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (64,823,574 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (4,392 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (171,491 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (42,099 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (20,961 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (38,615 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (133,154 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (10,075 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (6,320 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (6,228 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (3,547 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (4,112 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (49,245 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 853% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (78,037 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (55,592 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (199,621 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (148,136 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (18,194 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (7,688 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (8,434 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (1,540,096 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (261 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (99,023 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (17,077 Shilling) | 5,800 Shilling | + 194% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
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 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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