Cost of living in Kunming (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Kunming (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Kunming | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31元 (11,114 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (12,667 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (4,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (4,007 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (4,471 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (2,287 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (13,515 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (4,452 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.05元 (1,788 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.70元 (1,666 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 122元 (43,284 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 158% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (2,448 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9元 (3,108 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 174% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Kunming (China) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Kunming | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,444元 (1,220,274 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,232元 (790,789 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 896元 (317,591 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,275元 (806,136 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,605元 (568,701 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,205元 (426,934 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84元 (29,797 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,728元 (612,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 463元 (164,063 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (15,537 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25元 (8,917 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kunming (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Kunming | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 681元 (241,312 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (88,298 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 603元 (213,666 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 761元 (269,487 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Kunming (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 | 117,192元 (41,518,263 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,415 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110元 (38,971 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28元 (9,853 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Kunming (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Kunming | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37元 (13,265 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (11,094 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 147元 (51,914 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 78元 (27,579 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (10,382 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34元 (12,008 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14元 (5,069 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (3,891 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29元 (10,306 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Kunming (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Kunming | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (36,882 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82元 (29,210 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 679元 (240,445 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 201元 (71,163 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36元 (12,652 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (8,414 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9元 (3,213 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (1,190,012 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (70 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 186元 (65,838 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (6,256 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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