Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 72% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Puebla | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 324 (41,173 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 151 (19,175 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 45 (5,689 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (3,137 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 39 (4,915 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (2,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 56 (7,147 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (4,853 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (2,821 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 30 (3,807 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 312 (39,574 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (3,940 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (2,466 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Puebla | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,231 (1,680,283 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,735 (728,308 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 772 (98,086 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,968 (1,138,819 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,086 (518,891 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 629 (79,920 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 352 (44,693 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,107 (1,029,554 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,222 (282,146 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 69 (8,742 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 71 (9,022 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Puebla | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 715 (90,745 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 590 (74,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,713 (217,520 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,236 (156,965 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Puebla | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 332,096 (42,174,202 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (2,824 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 428 (54,383 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 181 (23,040 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Puebla | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 106 (13,406 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (27,669 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 662 (84,097 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (10,195 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (7,036 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (7,392 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (3,037 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (3,191 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 165 (20,911 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Puebla | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 318 (40,395 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (19,057 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 874 (111,013 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 603 (76,563 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 160 (20,262 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 88 (11,113 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (7,469 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,869 (1,634,299 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.44 (437 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 704 (89,389 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (9,080 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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