Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
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| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (32,886 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (18,488 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (16,715 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (2,615 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (8,913 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (13,760 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 512% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (24,984 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (10,325 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 351% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (5,105 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (4,536 Shilling) | 3,337 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (34,020 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (4,532 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.65 (8,284 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 791% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (12,581,730 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 1106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (9,274,986 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 825% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (416,870 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (6,880,545 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (4,803,306 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $89 (202,683 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (104,056 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (880,324 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (307,203 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (24,734 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (74,184 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 (123,742 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (109,612 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (224,185 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 (342,112 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1268% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (41,039,460 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (2,094 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (158,760 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (46,400 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (18,567 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (27,944 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (301,197 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 489% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (15,097 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (9,780 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (17,385 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.33 (9,813 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 (4,870 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (81,882 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (141,510 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (54,432 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $227 (515,167 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 2476% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (181,440 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (32,720 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (8,573 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (11,340 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 209% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (978,118 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (386 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (157,354 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 215% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (15,196 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 8,011,267 Shilling
($3,532)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,140,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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