Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 38% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 71% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 239 (34,713 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 137 (19,900 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (11,078 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (3,957 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 49 (7,077 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (4,044 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 93 (13,469 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (7,323 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 37 (5,366 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (4,001 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (35,863 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (4,726 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 (3,795 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 64% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 29,243 (4,255,581 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,294 (2,371,075 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,223 (177,903 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 19,121 (2,782,526 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,712 (1,413,259 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 839 (122,136 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 411 (59,771 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,772 (985,522 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,885 (419,878 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 125 (18,167 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 109 (15,873 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,070 (155,656 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 855 (124,465 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,866 (271,591 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,575 (229,235 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 397,177 (57,798,300 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (3,349 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 502 (73,092 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 151 (21,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 33% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 112 (16,245 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 219 (31,929 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 717 (104,360 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (10,921 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (8,548 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (8,912 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (5,925 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (4,640 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 326 (47,431 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 817% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mexico City | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 355 (51,720 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (21,766 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 910 (132,486 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,002 (145,745 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 187 (27,144 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (11,709 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 50 (7,303 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,767 (1,566,800 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.92 (424 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,572 (228,759 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (10,288 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,837 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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