Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (27,322 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (17,298 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (9,806 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (2,397 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.27 (5,751 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (6,766 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (13,377 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (6,383 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (4,408 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (1,708 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.35 (13,587 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.60 (4,052 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 (2,007 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,195 (3,032,709 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €777 (1,971,579 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (469,823 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (1,489,185 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €415 (1,052,873 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (252,402 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (63,922 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (1,332,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (267,243 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (13,653 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (29,667 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 (179,932 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (76,938 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (207,944 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (232,715 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 8% 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 (57,190,951 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (3,822 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (149,688 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (37,143 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 21% 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 (18,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (31,010 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (117,476 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (8,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (5,576 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (5,495 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (3,129 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (3,628 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (43,446 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 740% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dresden | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (68,848 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (41,585 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (176,117 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (130,693 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (16,052 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (6,783 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (7,441 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (1,167,608 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (230 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (87,364 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (15,066 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 187% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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