Cost of Living Comparison Between Zanzibar and Mwanza Cost of Living Comparison Between Zanzibar and Mwanza

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Zanzibar is 287.8% more expensive than Mwanza without rent, and 211.4% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Zanzibar is 280.5% more expensive than Mwanza without rent, and 236.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.86 TZSĀ 12.3K
$2.47 TZSĀ 6,262
96.76%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$21.91 TZSĀ 55.5K
$15.44 TZSĀ 39.1K
41.90%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.67 TZSĀ 14.4K
$4.56 TZSĀ 11.5K
24.34%
Cappuccino
$2.17 TZSĀ 5,495
$2.76 TZSĀ 6,982
-21.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 TZSĀ 1,609
$0.30 TZSĀ 765
113.33%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.31 TZSĀ 784
$0.28 TZSĀ 698
10.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.92 TZSĀ 4,852
$1.01 TZSĀ 2,549
90.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.68 TZSĀ 6,793
$1.38 TZSĀ 3,492
94.20%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.78 TZSĀ 4,499
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White Bread (500g)
$0.73 TZSĀ 1,848
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.82 TZSĀ 2,075
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Eggs
$2.98 TZSĀ 7,539
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.26 TZSĀ 5,729
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.63 TZSĀ 11.7K
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Apples (1kg)
$2.88 TZSĀ 7,301
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Banana (1kg)
$1.18 TZSĀ 2,999
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Oranges (1kg)
$0.74 TZSĀ 1,868
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.56 TZSĀ 1,415
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Potato (1kg)
$0.93 TZSĀ 2,364
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Onion (1kg)
$1.52 TZSĀ 3,851
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.80 TZSĀ 2,036
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.49 TZSĀ 1,254
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.09 TZSĀ 5,296
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Wine (Bottle)
$9.88 TZSĀ 25.0K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.73 TZSĀ 4,372
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39 TZSĀ 3,509
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šŸšŒ Getting Around
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.60 TZSĀ 1,530
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.64 TZSĀ 6,679
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.22 TZSĀ 3,096
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šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$66.9 TZSĀ 169.5K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.32 TZSĀ 26.2K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.32 TZSĀ 59.1K
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šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.42 TZSĀ 54.3K
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Cinema Ticket
$9.70 TZSĀ 24.6K
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šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$13.14 TZSĀ 33.3K
-
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$17.21 TZSĀ 43.6K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$15.24 TZSĀ 38.6K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$13.56 TZSĀ 34.3K
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šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$149 TZSĀ 377.4K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$101 TZSĀ 254.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$200 TZSĀ 505.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$147 TZSĀ 371.6K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$38.8K TZSĀ 98.3M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$11.7K TZSĀ 29.6M
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šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Zanzibar
Mwanza
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$329 TZSĀ 834.3K
$195 TZSĀ 493.2K
69.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10
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Last update for Zanzibar: March 2, 2026

Last update for Mwanza: March 2, 2026

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