Cost of living in Zanzibar is 24% lower than in Leo (without rent).
Rent in Zanzibar is 21% more expensive than in Leo.
Cost of living including rent in Zanzibar is very similar to Leo.
Food in Zanzibar is 32% cheaper than in Leo.
Transport in Zanzibar is 124% more expensive than in Leo.
| Zanzibar | Leo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zanzibar | Leo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.4 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.6 $ | 17 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.88 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 1.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.69 $ | 6.01 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.12 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.42 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.17 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.43 $ | 2.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.2 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.2 $ | 81.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.6 $ | 63 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 379 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 368 $ | 274 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 391 $ | 382 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 394 $ | 625 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 19,530 $ | 219 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,912 $ | 825 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 235 $ | 586 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.36 % | 12.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.4 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.24 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Haircut | 1.5 $ | 9.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.9 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.2 $ | 26.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 271 $ | 128 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,184 $ | 15,694 $ |