Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Qingdao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (17,000 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (11,179 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (5,028 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (4,432 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (3,738 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (3,403 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (19,715 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (4,473 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (2,402 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.41元 (1,859 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96元 (32,813 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (2,580 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (3,465 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Qingdao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,701元 (1,958,004 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,262元 (776,923 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (122,665 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,706元 (929,394 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,444元 (839,490 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (90,756 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (41,223 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,957元 (1,015,575 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (180,309 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (18,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (14,184 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (143,787 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (86,230 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (163,150 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464元 (159,234 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Qingdao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (57,978,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (2,352 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64元 (21,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (8,307 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 9% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Qingdao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (9,274 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (10,528 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (30,111 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (10,815 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (13,440 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (12,747 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (2,825 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (3,786 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 (11,741 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Qingdao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109元 (37,461 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93元 (32,108 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (192,906 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (144,253 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (15,684 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (10,422 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (5,684 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (1,097,566 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93元 (321 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (120,868 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (6,748 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
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 September 27, 2023.
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