- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Zanzibar
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 20% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,775 Shilling (1,227 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,202 Shilling (1,610 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,632 Shilling (1,678 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,666 Shilling (421 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,000 Shilling (631 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,250 Shilling (355 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,890 Shilling (1,876 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,287 Shilling (361 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,814 Shilling (286 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,267 Shilling (515 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (2,840 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,763 Shilling (594 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 930 Shilling (147 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,043,330 Shilling (164,640 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,002,910 Shilling (158,261 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 134,018 Shilling (21,148 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,065,940 Shilling (168,208 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (78,901 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,244 Shilling (1,301 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Shilling (3,945 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 7% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Shilling (3,156,044 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,110 Shilling (333 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,324 Shilling (12,044 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51,177 Shilling (8,076 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 Shilling (1,026 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,986 Shilling (1,418 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,920 Shilling (934 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,992 Shilling (630 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,182 Shilling (1,922 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,000 Shilling (5,523 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (3,156 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Shilling (3,156 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,667 Shilling (8,153 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,750 Shilling (1,854 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,708 Shilling (901 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,667 Shilling (579 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Shilling (21 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Shilling (7,890 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,029 Shilling (794 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 12% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 602,711 ₦
(3,819,407 Shilling)
in Zanzibar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
537,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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