Tanzania vs Tanzania · 808 km apart
Tanzania
single / month
Cheaper overallTanzania
single / month
| Expense | Zanzibar | Mwanza | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.60 | $4.10 | Zanzibar |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.40 | $16.42 | Zanzibar |
| Cappuccino | $1.08 | $1.23 | Zanzibar |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $81.60 | $93.02 | Zanzibar |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.20 | $15.05 | Zanzibar |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $34.80 | $39.67 | Zanzibar |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.08 | $11.49 | Zanzibar |
| Fitness club membership | $10.08 | $11.49 | Zanzibar |
| Cinema ticket | $2.64 | $3.01 | Zanzibar |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $150 | $176 | Zanzibar |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $104 | $123 | Zanzibar |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $312 | $368 | Zanzibar |
| Total single-person budget | $344 | $396 | Zanzibar |
| Average net salary | $250 | $285 |
Zanzibar is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Zanzibar runs about $344 versus $396 in Mwanza — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Mwanza