Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 156% | |||
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| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (45,360 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 408% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (25,785 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.58 (14,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (2,549 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.14 (10,478 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.58 (9,062 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 336% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (15,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.66 (9,245 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.24 (5,666 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (6,284 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (36,221 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.52 (6,382 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (7,560 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 566% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,471 (6,247,847 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,551 (3,920,136 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (511,705 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,572 (3,973,579 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,080 (2,729,395 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (398,078 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (123,014 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $250 (631,406 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 (498,584 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $19 (47,647 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (79,490 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (146,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (133,603 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (253,026 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (349,219 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,580 (77,308,580 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (2,367 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (227,370 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (61,633 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (15,791 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (80,277 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 703% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $74 (186,560 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (25,055 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (15,445 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.93 (14,994 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (10,551 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (4,448 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (73,222 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1316% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (136,933 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (65,270 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (254,487 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (249,680 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (31,957 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.86 (14,816 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (18,405 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 310% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $579 (1,464,943 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 (1,862 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $29 (72,487 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (23,049 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 302% | |
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TOTAL | + 83% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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