- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
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- Zanzibar
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zanzibar, Tanzania compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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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% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 8% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan)
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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