- Cost of Living
- United States
- Tanzania
- Washington D.C.
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (33,510 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 396% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (16,047 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (8,623 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (2,170 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (7,015 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (10,500 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (16,945 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (11,282 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (12,957 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 614% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (5,027 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (37,844 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (4,298 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (7,596 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 760% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (9,829,600 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 1020% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (5,106,924 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (387,041 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (4,684,430 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (3,144,355 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (193,520 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (107,925 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (827,545 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (260,871 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (34,753 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 322% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (69,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (83,217 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (67,020 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (194,224 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (193,621 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 674% | |
| Transportation | + 543% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 543% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (36,302,500 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (2,100 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (513,820 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 1613% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (55,751 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (23,866 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (24,731 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (253,030 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 2430% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (17,011 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (7,329 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (11,689 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 (7,006 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (3,641 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (65,627 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 439% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (105,454 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (53,616 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $161 (359,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (167,550 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (28,335 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (9,495 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (11,170 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 208% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $463 (1,033,821 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (134 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (157,877 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 216% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (15,638 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 288% | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,881 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 8,834,428 Shilling
($3,955)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,760,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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