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Zanzibar vs Dar es Salaam

Tanzania vs Tanzania · 73 km apart

Zanzibar

Tanzania

TSh911,600 ($344)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

TSh1,209,368 ($456)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseZanzibarDar es SalaamCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.60$4.68Zanzibar
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$14.40$18.72Zanzibar
Cappuccino$1.08$1.40Zanzibar
Monthly groceries (single person)$81.60$106Zanzibar
Monthly public transport pass$13.20$17.16Zanzibar
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$34.80$45.24Zanzibar
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.08$13.10Zanzibar
Fitness club membership$10.08$13.10Zanzibar
Cinema ticket$2.64$3.43Zanzibar
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$150$208Zanzibar
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$104$144Zanzibar
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$312$433Zanzibar
Total single-person budget$344$456Zanzibar
Average net salary$250$325

Verdict

Zanzibar is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Zanzibar runs about $344 versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Zanzibar leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Zanzibar  ·  Full cost of living in Dar es Salaam

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zanzibar cheaper than Dar es Salaam?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $344 per month in Zanzibar versus $456 in Dar es Salaam — about 33% less.
How far is Zanzibar from Dar es Salaam?
The straight-line distance between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam is approximately 73 km (45 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Zanzibar and $325 in Dar es Salaam. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Zanzibar versus $0 in Dar es Salaam per month.