Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (34,578 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21,174 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (11,366 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (3,086 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.46 (11,332 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (8,489 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (20,197 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (7,147 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (5,798 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (2,637 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (19,039 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 (4,152 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.75 (4,443 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,839 (4,673,043 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,544 (3,924,754 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (433,547 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,381 (3,509,160 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,090 (2,769,741 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (318,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (60,677 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (902,523 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (284,852 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (13,681 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (49,759 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (203,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (148,174 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (249,647 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (382,661 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,600 (65,060,250 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 (4,979 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (197,902 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (61,091 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Hamburg | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (21,863 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (23,909 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (121,585 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (9,370 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (5,881 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (7,146 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (3,886 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (4,030 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (49,961 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 866% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Hamburg | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (87,358 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (62,266 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (293,872 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (151,786 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (29,024 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (8,836 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (9,925 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (1,168,359 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (233 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (148,618 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (19,178 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 266% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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