In Zanzibar, Tanzania, a family of four typically needs around $1360 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $736 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Zanzibar is 21% cheaper overall.
Zanzibar is 80% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Zanzibar is, on average, 83% lower than in New York City.
Zanzibar tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The cost of living can be influenced by higher housing expenses, which can strain budgets. Rent and utilities play a significant role in this challenge.
Food is notably affordable, being 38% lower than in many European cities. This makes dining out and grocery shopping more budget-friendly.
Public transport is quite economical, with costs being 41% lower than in Europe. This makes it a viable option for getting around the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.4 $ |
| Dinner | 23.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 18.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.06 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.69 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 25.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.12 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.43 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 41 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 34.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 379 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 368 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 391 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 394 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 19,53 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,912 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 235 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.36% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.24 $ |
| Haircut | 1.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 271 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,184 $ |