Cost of living in Siliguri (India) is 7% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Siliguri (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨238 (7,274 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (10,790 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨95 (2,913 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (1,666 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨86 (2,643 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (1,274 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (7,214 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (4,299 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (662 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨102 (3,136 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨648 (19,839 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨79 (2,428 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨58 (1,761 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 55% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Siliguri (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Siliguri | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,550 (567,741 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,248 (466,665 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,744 (114,603 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,257 (589,379 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,335 (377,528 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,194 (67,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨831 (25,426 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,713 (909,402 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,455 (197,550 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨336 (10,295 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Siliguri (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,053 (62,824 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,573 (48,139 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,676 (81,916 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,601 (49,000 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Siliguri (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨651,000 (19,924,497 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨86 (2,626 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,492 (45,670 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Siliguri (India) is 18% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨104 (3,183 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (18,364 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨440 (13,467 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨136 (4,153 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 (12,242 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (3,840 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (2,449 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (4,591 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | - 11% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Siliguri (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Siliguri | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨869 (26,590 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 (14,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,042 (62,492 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨313 (9,572 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨141 (4,308 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨443 (13,570 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 202% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,865 (944,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,480 (45,282 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨155 (4,754 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | - 9% | |
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 44 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2024.
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