- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Jordan
- Zanzibar
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 24% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,775 Shilling (Dinar 2.421) | Dinar 4.667 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,202 Shilling (Dinar 3.177) | Dinar 4.500 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,632 Shilling (Dinar 3.311) | Dinar 3.250 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,666 Shilling (Dinar 0.830) | Dinar 1.000 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,000 Shilling (Dinar 1.246) | Dinar 1.100 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,250 Shilling (Dinar 0.701) | Dinar 0.600 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,890 Shilling (Dinar 3.703) | Dinar 4.000 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,287 Shilling (Dinar 0.712) | Dinar 1.100 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,814 Shilling (Dinar 0.565) | Dinar 1.500 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,267 Shilling (Dinar 1.017) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,000 Shilling (Dinar 5.606) | Dinar 10 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,763 Shilling (Dinar 1.172) | Dinar 1.000 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 930 Shilling (Dinar 0.290) | Dinar 0.531 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,043,330 Shilling (Dinar 325) | Dinar 400 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,002,910 Shilling (Dinar 312) | Dinar 225 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 134,018 Shilling (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 350 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,065,940 Shilling (Dinar 332) | Dinar 250 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500,000 Shilling (Dinar 156) | Dinar 95 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,244 Shilling (Dinar 2.567) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dinar 80 | - | |
| 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 (Dinar 8) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Shilling (Dinar 6,229) | Dinar 8,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,110 Shilling (Dinar 0.657) | Dinar 0.750 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,324 Shilling (Dinar 24) | Dinar 30 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 17% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51,177 Shilling (Dinar 16) | Dinar 10 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 Shilling (Dinar 2.024) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,986 Shilling (Dinar 2.798) | Dinar 2.500 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,920 Shilling (Dinar 1.844) | Dinar 1.000 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,992 Shilling (Dinar 1.243) | Dinar 2.000 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,182 Shilling (Dinar 3.794) | Dinar 3.000 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 1% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,000 Shilling (Dinar 11) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Shilling (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Shilling (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,667 Shilling (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,750 Shilling (Dinar 3.659) | Dinar 2.000 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,708 Shilling (Dinar 1.778) | Dinar 1.000 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,667 Shilling (Dinar 1.142) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 134 Shilling (Dinar 0.042) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Shilling (Dinar 16) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,029 Shilling (Dinar 1.566) | Dinar 2.100 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,191
(3,824,162 Shilling)
in Zanzibar.
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