Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 142% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (49,581 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 378% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (24,100 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (16,930 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (2,669 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (20,939 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 428% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (10,770 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (14,665 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (13,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.22 (7,422 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (6,055 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (31,194 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (6,680 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.13 (7,233 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 538% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,346 (10,027,800 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 790% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,871 (6,623,779 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 (543,376 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,667 (6,153,942 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,862 (4,296,050 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $164 (378,692 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (146,822 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $314 (723,932 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (322,474 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (33,757 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $52 (119,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (105,602 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (99,340 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (190,497 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (238,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,489 (63,425,875 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (2,127 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $113 (260,401 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (40,635 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (32,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (63,975 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 540% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $202 (465,825 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 584% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (14,935 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (10,303 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (14,925 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (17,168 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (5,595 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (92,846 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1696% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Miami, Florida | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (149,122 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (69,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (290,647 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (245,027 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (42,311 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (11,245 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (13,622 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $775 (1,788,901 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (393 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (110,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (18,999 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 262% | |
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TOTAL | + 114% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 617 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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