Cost of living in Jiaxing (China) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Jiaxing (China) is 61% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Jiaxing | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (16,828 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (11,219 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (5,314 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.00元 (1,417 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2,077 Shilling | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (5,668 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (1,771 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23元 (8,148 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 162% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 168元 (59,349 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 254% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 2,821 Shilling | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18元 (6,434 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 467% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Jiaxing (China) is 13% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Jiaxing | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,211元 (1,137,579 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,000元 (1,062,827 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700元 (247,993 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,300元 (460,558 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 (354,276 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (70,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 68元 (23,914 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000元 (1,417,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000元 (708,551 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (8,857 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Jiaxing (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Jiaxing | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400元 (141,710 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 554元 (196,305 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Jiaxing (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000元 (42,513,069 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (2,703 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50元 (17,714 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Jiaxing (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50元 (17,714 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 68,095 Shilling | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 9,453 Shilling | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 16元 (5,668 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,890 Shilling | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53元 (18,616 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 260% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Jiaxing (China) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Jiaxing | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95元 (33,656 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (42,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (106,283 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (24,799 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (11,442 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (8,857 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (88,569 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30元 (10,628 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 103% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2023.
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