Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 8,938 Shilling | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 9,696 Shilling | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.49 (11,463 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (2,375 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.21 (8,201 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.88 (12,466 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 500% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.82 (14,877 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (8,620 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.21 (3,095 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3,104 Shilling | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (31,874 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 2,821 Shilling | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 (6,511 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 474% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,024 (5,171,831 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 359% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (3,290,508 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $180 (460,276 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,243 (3,176,964 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,192 (3,045,841 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (1,750 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (31,587 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (357,000 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 424% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 9,453 Shilling | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 6,007 Shilling | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,890 Shilling | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (51,993 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 906% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (109,511 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (201,954 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 13,162 Shilling | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.22 (13,333 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 197% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (16,494 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 214% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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