Cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Jackson, Mississippi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (33,549 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 275% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (20,309 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.21 (8,207 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (2,336 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (6,713 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.10 (7,932 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 282% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (12,462 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.24 (8,268 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (4,081 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.58 (4,031 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (33,381 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (4,827 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (4,370 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 285% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Jackson, Mississippi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,553 (3,967,532 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,070 (2,734,259 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (492,466 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,125 (2,874,631 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $752 (1,921,345 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $147 (375,991 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (116,897 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $250 (637,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (243,812 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (23,256 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (35,354 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (111,372 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (111,640 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (268,119 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (237,053 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,846 (60,926,275 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (1,811 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (112,250 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (60,600 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 107% | |||
Personal Care in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.42 (13,836 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (48,382 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 384% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (358,794 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 427% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.27 (13,474 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.13 (10,562 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.47 (11,409 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (7,574 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (3,565 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (51,100 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 888% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Jackson, Mississippi (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Jackson, Mississippi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (127,687 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 291% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (54,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $109 (277,984 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (155,927 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (20,440 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 (12,187 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.60 (11,764 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 162% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $428 (1,093,571 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (1,420 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (101,708 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.83 (14,903 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 184% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |
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 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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