Cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (35,127 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (20,615 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 (13,878 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (2,181 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.00 (9,510 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (6,378 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (14,751 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.72 (6,474 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (3,424 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (5,275 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (39,730 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.48 (5,899 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (4,709 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,723 (4,097,041 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,227 (2,917,119 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (411,010 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,282 (3,048,221 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (2,183,635 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (165,567 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (118,221 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $253 (602,553 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $77 (182,270 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (19,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (47,045 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (95,999 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (111,859 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (176,463 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (216,137 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,996 (57,063,452 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (2,434 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (192,551 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (40,216 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (17,857 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (67,149 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 571% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (391,976 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (18,375 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (8,199 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (10,290 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (8,418 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (4,194 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (50,645 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 880% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (105,437 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (49,547 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $293 (696,103 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (169,316 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (24,411 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (11,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (11,881 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $297 (705,808 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (427 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (95,895 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (22,886 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 336% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 125 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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