Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 121% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 191% | |||
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| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 191% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (70,225 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 577% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (44,295 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (38,409 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (4,550 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 9 (23,942 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 504% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.53 (9,609 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (31,575 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.82 (10,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.07 (5,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.12 (5,761 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (35,124 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 3.03 (8,242 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.97 (8,085 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 613% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 203% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 4,113 (11,190,544 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 893% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,952 (8,032,295 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 156 (425,738 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,927 (5,242,182 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,626 (4,422,495 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 443% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 95 (257,862 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 55 (149,272 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 412 (1,120,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 115 (313,265 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 19 (51,290 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 34 (93,796 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Zurich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 124 (336,926 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 68 (184,353 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 125 (340,589 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 200 (543,121 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Zurich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,001 (92,505,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (5,005 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 86 (232,726 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 46 (126,348 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 161% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (41,829 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (64,824 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 548% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 135 (368,519 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 441% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (19,556 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.58 (12,458 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (15,255 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.75 (10,201 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.16 (8,588 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 60 (162,951 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 3052% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 97% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zurich | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 63 (170,410 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 422% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (104,168 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 166 (452,950 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 143 (389,787 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 475% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (47,873 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.72 (15,549 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (18,794 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 319% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 516 (1,402,734 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.41 (1,112 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (246,980 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 10 (25,903 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 394% | |
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TOTAL | + 121% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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