Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 134% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (46,908 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (29,034 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (18,860 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.42 (3,331 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (15,384 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (14,118 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (21,180 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.87 (11,388 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (5,097 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.75 (8,763 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (39,995 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (5,290 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (5,623 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 396% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 285% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,630 (10,824,145 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 861% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,430 (8,018,615 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (406,658 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,705 (8,662,734 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,524 (5,900,083 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 624% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (245,551 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (121,019 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (840,396 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (448,594 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (31,610 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (110,627 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (160,357 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (87,472 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (264,138 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $189 (441,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,915 (67,603,971 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.47 (3,430 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (183,695 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (44,668 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (21,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (26,075 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (309,579 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (16,579 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (10,290 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (20,438 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.24 (12,256 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (6,239 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (78,767 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1424% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (137,603 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (70,650 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $351 (820,484 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (256,037 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (37,827 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (12,432 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (19,931 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 344% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (801,969 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (554 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (209,257 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (32,134 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 513% | |
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TOTAL | + 125% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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