Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (32,335 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 378% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (16,848 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (14,381 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (2,557 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (8,764 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.93 (13,224 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (24,840 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.39 (9,783 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.89 (6,454 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (4,460 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (33,450 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.17 (4,844 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (4,789 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 442% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 273% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (12,370,925 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 1310% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (9,119,585 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 755% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $143 (318,188 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (6,765,263 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (4,722,828 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (211,384 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (102,312 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (852,163 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (277,947 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (23,033 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (55,174 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (121,669 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (107,776 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (235,147 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (314,472 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1158% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (40,351,850 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (1,773 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (156,100 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 420% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (41,581 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (20,973 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (38,334 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (280,804 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 2708% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (16,824 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (8,108 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (15,788 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.94 (6,566 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (5,624 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (89,001 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 631% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (118,155 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (53,520 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $237 (528,985 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (178,400 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (29,720 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (8,429 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (11,150 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 208% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $137 (305,031 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (379 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (154,717 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 209% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (14,941 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 7,384,055 Shilling
($3,311)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,560,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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