Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 17% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 32% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,372 Shilling (€4.38) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,696 Shilling (€4.09) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €2.67 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,490 Shilling (€1.05) | €0.93 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,964 Shilling (€1.67) | €2.92 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.52 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.57 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.60 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.10 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,104 Shilling (€1.31) | €0.79 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,778 Shilling (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,821 Shilling (€1.19) | €1.82 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,135 Shilling (€0.48) | €0.91 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 18% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,126,910 Shilling (€475) | €908 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €597 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 163,123 Shilling (€69) | €80 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,930 Shilling (€571) | €643 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 815,000 Shilling (€344) | €454 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €52 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | €26 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €341 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €78 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is about the same as in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €77 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €30 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €83 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €108 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 5% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €18,381 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,318 Shilling (€0.98) | €1.30 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €32 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 11% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (€4.22) | €4.83 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68,095 Shilling (€29) | €61 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.49 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.44 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,453 Shilling (€3.99) | €2.48 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,007 Shilling (€2.53) | €1.32 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,890 Shilling (€1.64) | €1.75 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,170 Shilling (€2.18) | €14 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 15% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,620 Shilling (€14) | €28 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €15 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67,787 Shilling (€29) | €34 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,162 Shilling (€5.55) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.37 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,486 Shilling (€1.89) | €3.08 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €376 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €45 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,256 Shilling (€2.22) | €3.64 | - 39% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 248 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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