Cost of Living in Zanzibar

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emilydbarz New member

Member since 12 November 2015

emilydbarzNew member17 August 2018 15:44:20

Hello,

My husband and I are moving to Zanzibar in March 2019 for a 9 month volunteer placement. The organization provides us with $1500USD per month stipend (we are Canadian and unfortunately our dollar is weak resulting in a lower USD stipend). Will this be enough to cover costs? We are basic people who plan to cook at home, happy to eat local food, have the occasional beer on the weekend, take local transit, find a budget 1 - 2 bed apartment etc. The location of our assignment will be near Magomeni but we'd like to be closer to Stone Town. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert17 August 2018 21:17:20

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For accommodation costs check out the housing section top of this page. For living costs try

emilydbarz New member

Member since 12 November 2015

emilydbarzNew member17 August 2018 21:25:36

Thanks your your reply. I find those numbers to be quite generic and was hoping to get some advice from someone who has lived there or is aware of the living costs. Thanks!

Dar es salaam boy Member

Member since 02 July 2018

Dar es salaam boyMember19 August 2018 06:33:02

Hi! Cooking at home and eating local food, use local transit will make you guys live a happy and beautiful life there ,$1500 is 3 millions Tanzanian shillings so you don't have to worry at all

Alisha Meier Member

Member since 16 November 2018

Alisha MeierMember03 December 2018 20:15:56

Hi. I was in Zanzibar for a few months and 1500USD/month it's totally enough. Hamna Shida

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