Cost of living in Tomsk (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Tomsk (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tomsk | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 350 (9,693 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 290 (8,049 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 152 (4,220 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 55 (1,533 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 78 (2,168 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 149 (4,132 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 273 (7,582 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (2,957 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 42 (1,159 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 55 (1,527 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 426 (11,820 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 91 (2,523 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (716 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | - 37% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Tomsk (Russia) is 15% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tomsk | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 38,268 (1,061,201 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 27,922 (774,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 3,455 (95,805 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 22,030 (610,909 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 17,047 (472,742 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 2,198 (60,953 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 454 (12,591 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 26,206 (726,714 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,194 (116,313 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 338 (9,384 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 520 (14,409 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tomsk (Russia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 3,107 (86,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 1,948 (54,010 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,991 (82,935 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,929 (108,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Tomsk (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,052,900 (29,198,019 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 43 (1,191 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 958 (26,562 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 609 (16,900 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Tomsk (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tomsk | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 287 (7,954 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 827 (22,945 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 129% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 856 (23,731 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 252 (6,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 115 (3,177 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 178 (4,932 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 71 (1,969 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 96 (2,658 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 451 (12,507 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 142% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Tomsk (Russia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tomsk | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,101 (30,530 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 573 (15,881 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,495 (69,185 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 2,451 (67,967 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 282 (7,827 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 147 (4,069 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 175 (4,845 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 41,632 (1,154,510 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.19 (116 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,933 (81,340 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 105 (2,915 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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