Prices in Zanzibar

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Zanzibar? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Zanzibar.

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What are the supermarket prices in Zanzibar? Are the costs of living in Zanzibar higher than in United States? Costs in Zanzibar: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Zanzibar: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 9 hours ago)

Currency in Tanzania Tanzanian shilling (TZS). For 10 US dollars you can get 27.3 thousand Tanzanian shillings. For 100 US dollars you can get 273 thousand Tanzanian shillings. And the other way around: For 100 Tanzanian shillings you can get 0.0366 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Tanzania than in United States. Food is 64% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 67%. In the case of the cost of living in Zanzibar, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 78%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 62%.

Are hotels expensive in Zanzibar? How much will we pay for a room in Zanzibar?

The average price of accommodation in Tanzania is $75 (TZS 204K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $34 (TZS 92.2K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $17.5 (TZS 47.7K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Tanzania in $41 (TZS 113K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $53 (TZS 144K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $93 (TZS 253K) in Tanzania If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $213 (TZS 580K)


Is it expensive in stores in Zanzibar? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Zanzibar? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Zanzibar, such as: wine, tomatoes, bottled water, onion, or rice (The last update: 2 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Zanzibar? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Zanzibar? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Zanzibar?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 5.5 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 26 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.8 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Zanzibar, including wine, tomatoes, bottled water, onion, or rice


If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Zanzibar? Check out prices in nearby countries: Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Zanzibar

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Zanzibar

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Zanzibar

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Zanzibar

Zanzibar - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $36 ($29 - $43)

fees

$36 ($29 - $43)
82% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $11

jeans

$11
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $218

average earnings

$218
95% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $403 ($183 - $661)

renting a small apartment in the center

$403 ($183 - $661)
77% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $365 ($142 - $769)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$365 ($142 - $769)
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1 ($0.4 - $1.8)

bread

$1 ($0.4 - $1.8)
72% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $4.4

cheese

$4.4
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $1.1 ($0.92 - $1.1)

rice

$1.1 ($0.92 - $1.1)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $0.85 ($0.37 - $0.92)

tomatoes

$0.85 ($0.37 - $0.92)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $0.92 ($0.73 - $1.1)

bananas

$0.92 ($0.73 - $1.1)
by half less than in United States

Price wine $9.2 ($4.4 - $11)

wine

$9.2 ($4.4 - $11)
39% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $5.5 ($2.9 - $10.2)

cheap restaurant

$5.5 ($2.9 - $10.2)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2 ($1.1 - $2.9)

local beer

$2 ($1.1 - $2.9)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $1.8 ($1 - $3.7)

coffee

$1.8 ($1 - $3.7)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.26 ($0.18 - $1)

bottle of water

$0.26 ($0.18 - $1)
88% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4 ($3.7 - $4.4)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4 ($3.7 - $4.4)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.8 ($0.44 - $1.1)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.8 ($0.44 - $1.1)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Zanzibar

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.5 (TZS 4K)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1 (TZS 2.75K)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $1.6 (TZS 4.34K)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $4.4 (TZS 12K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.37 (TZS 1K)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $9.2 (TZS 25K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.6 (TZS 4.33K)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.8 (TZS 4.83K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $1.8 (TZS 5K)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.6 (TZS 12.5K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.7 (TZS 7.5K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $0.73 (TZS 2K)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $0.55 (TZS 1.5K)
  14. Kilo of white rice $1.1 (TZS 2.93K)
  15. Tomatoes (1kg) $0.85 (TZS 2.33K)
  16. Bananas (1kg) $0.92 (TZS 2.5K)
  17. Onions (1kg) $0.73 (TZS 2K)
  18. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $4 (TZS 11K)

Prices In Restaurants Zanzibar

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $5.5 (TZS 15K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $26 (TZS 70K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4 (TZS 11K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2 (TZS 5.5K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.6 (TZS 7K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.8 (TZS 2.18K)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.26 (TZS 700)
  8. Cappuccino $1.8 (TZS 4.8K)

Cost Of Living Zanzibar

  1. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $55 (TZS 150K)
  2. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $55 (TZS 150K)
  3. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.37 (TZS 1K)
  4. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.1 (TZS 2.93K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $403 (TZS 1.1M)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $477 (TZS 1.3M)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $405 (TZS 1.11M)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $365 (TZS 996K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $36 (TZS 99K)
  10. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $260 (TZS 709K)
  11. numb_34 $11 (TZS 30K)
  12. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $2.56K (TZS 6.99M)
  13. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $3.99K (TZS 10.9M)
  14. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $826 (TZS 2.26M)
  15. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $218 (TZS 595K)
  16. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 13%
  17. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.73 (TZS 2K)
  18. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.62 (TZS 1.71K)
  19. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $3.7 (TZS 10K)
  20. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $11 (TZS 30K)
  21. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $18.3 (TZS 50K)

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Zanzibar Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Zanzibar

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $18.3 (TZS 50K)

What are the different prices in the cities in Tanzania? Look here: Prices in cities in Tanzania

Prices: Dar es Salaam   Arusha   Dodoma   Zanzibar   Morogoro   Bagamoyo   Kilosa   Mwanza   Tanga   Moshi  

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Cost of Living in Tanzania: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Tanzania with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

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Price jeans $11

jeans

$11
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $5.5 ($2.9 - $10.2)

cheap restaurant

$5.5 ($2.9 - $10.2)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.26 ($0.18 - $1)

bottle of water

$0.26 ($0.18 - $1)
88% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $218

average earnings

$218
95% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $4.4

cheese

$4.4
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.8 ($0.44 - $1.1)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.8 ($0.44 - $1.1)
68% is less expensive than in United States