- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Tanzania
- Moscow
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moscow, Russia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 259 (9,444 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 231 (8,390 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 150 (5,451 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 12 (448 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 99 (3,599 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 180 (6,566 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 58 (2,108 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 105 (3,821 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 41 (1,477 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 23 (838 Shilling) | 3,337 Shilling | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 565 (20,575 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 94 (3,412 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 23 (838 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 53,328 (1,940,868 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 62,226 (2,264,708 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 6,740 (245,319 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 65,830 (2,395,902 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 37,623 (1,369,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 6,200 (225,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 432 (15,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 31,341 (1,140,670 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,524 (201,061 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 368 (13,396 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 702 (25,539 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 15% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,288 (192,440 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,230 (117,564 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,506 (200,401 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,692 (316,356 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1165% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 39% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,188,260 (43,246,865 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 22 (794 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 346 (12,593 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 595 (21,667 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 1% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 257 (9,340 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 615 (22,388 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,809 (65,843 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 232 (8,432 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 185 (6,734 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 209 (7,598 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 82 (2,986 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 108 (3,929 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 919 (33,449 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 61% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,834 (66,744 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 823 (29,957 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 6,354 (231,244 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 1056% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 1,946 (70,819 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 457 (16,642 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 242 (8,812 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 144 (5,242 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | руб 30,699 (1,117,308 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.78 (101 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,351 (158,342 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 217% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | руб 26 (939 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | - 81% | |
| 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 2,369 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
36.395
TZS
/
RUB
Do you live in Zanzibar? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Morelia is 57% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 12% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Concordia is 72% cheaper than in Anchorage
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca is 17% cheaper than in Cologne
- Cost of living in Toronto is 26% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Toronto is 115% more expensive than in Istanbul
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in London (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nampula (Mozambique)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Karachi (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valletta (Malta)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Istanbul (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tirana (Albania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Delhi (India)
Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,494,296 Shilling
(руб 96,010)
in Moscow
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,390,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Midland, Texas costs $2,338 (13 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Stockholm costs 1,200 kr (28 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Ottawa costs C$1,220 (32 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Córdoba costs ARS $130 (about 1 hour ago)
- Utilities, monthly for 2 people in 900 sqft in Santa Fe, New Mexico costs $203 (about 1 hour ago)
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in Manchester costs £2,150 (about 1 hour ago)