Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 108% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (40,060 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (24,430 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (18,674 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (2,750 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.54 (8,259 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.47 (12,751 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (20,565 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (8,854 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (6,799 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (7,993 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (30,684 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (5,126 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (6,710 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 491% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,448 (8,039,827 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 613% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,686 (6,264,708 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (451,900 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,990 (4,639,514 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,678 (3,912,350 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (220,605 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (148,321 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (759,826 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (292,256 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (28,070 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (61,771 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (129,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $86 (201,229 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (214,811 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (270,524 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,026 (58,359,699 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (2,301 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $124 (289,504 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (41,021 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (17,710 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (27,430 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (274,262 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (15,849 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (10,194 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (10,081 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.82 (11,239 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (6,131 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (66,183 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1180% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (150,837 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (64,788 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $294 (685,589 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (247,850 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (34,715 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (13,103 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (15,894 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (1,002,137 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (379 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (200,526 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (23,751 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 353% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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