Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 74% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Munich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (36,839 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (22,331 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (13,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (2,990 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (8,667 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (6,845 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (15,820 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (5,405 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (4,857 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (2,445 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (17,456 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (3,889 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (4,471 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 126% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Munich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,505 (6,167,839 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (4,610,089 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (597,119 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (3,481,570 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (2,606,068 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (391,915 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (89,858 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (1,070,694 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (426,121 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (12,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (43,869 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Munich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (212,691 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (87,634 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (223,204 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (282,604 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Munich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (61,319,368 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (5,085 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (149,034 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (53,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Munich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (16,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (20,813 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (155,447 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (9,382 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (4,813 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (7,924 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (2,924 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (3,287 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (55,985 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 983% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Munich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (113,549 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (60,303 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (362,124 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (151,790 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (33,054 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (11,224 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (9,868 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (1,217,146 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (241 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (100,573 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (15,093 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 188% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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