Cost of Living in Zanzibar
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Budget
$506
per month
Mid-Range
$876
per month
Comfortable
$1,730
per month
Monthly Budget Breakdown
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $176 | $220 | $360 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $200 | $280 | $690 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $126 | $180 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Total | $506 | $876 | $1,730 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$360/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$220/mo
Hostel$20/night
Airbnb$1200/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$4
Mid-range Restaurant$15
Weekly Groceries$60
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$180
SIM Card (Data)$15/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo
How Zanzibar Compares
+27%vs Africa
regional average
regional average
-10%vs Global
nomad average
nomad average
🇹🇿Zanzibar
$1,600/mo
Africa Average
$1,255/mo
Global Nomad Avg
$1,773/mo
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