Cost of living in Vienna (Austria) is 53% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Vienna (Austria) is 76% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Vienna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (35,224 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (23,330 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (16,851 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (3,735 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.97 (12,605 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.21 (8,143 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (17,661 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (4,425 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.14 (5,424 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (3,159 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.87 (14,908 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (5,837 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (4,307 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Vienna (Austria) is 91% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Vienna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,915 (4,858,979 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,281 (3,251,485 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €492 (1,248,195 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 665% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €965 (2,448,661 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €662 (1,680,027 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (215,813 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (70,794 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (924,955 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (258,276 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (26,673 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (37,122 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Vienna (Austria) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Vienna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (249,918 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (90,875 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (196,843 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (286,381 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Vienna (Austria) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Vienna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,769 (62,863,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (4,319 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (113,226 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (44,960 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Vienna (Austria) is 63% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Vienna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (21,447 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (19,857 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €128 (323,687 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 375% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.27 (13,365 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (7,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (7,952 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (3,738 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (4,787 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (52,444 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 914% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Vienna (Austria) is 39% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vienna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (109,042 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (55,894 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (257,931 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (163,861 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (27,590 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.12 (10,462 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (10,152 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (1,213,930 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (180 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (89,379 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.93 (15,060 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 187% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 289 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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