At a glance
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,764 / mo | $2,118 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 22°C | 30° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 39 Good | 39 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Stone Town
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| Average high | 30°C | 30.1°C |
| Average low | 23.7°C | 23.8°C |
| Precipitation | 103 mm / mo | 103 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 325 h / mo | 325 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 77% |
| Rain days | 17 / mo | 17 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19 km/h | 19 km/h |
TZ
Stone Town · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 32
A 29
M 28
J 28
J 28
A 29
S 30
O 31
N 31
D 31
TZ
Zanzibar City · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 33
A 29
M 29
J 28
J 28
A 29
S 30
O 31
N 31
D 31
Air quality
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| US AQI | 39 | 39 |
| PM2.5 | 5.9 µg/m³ | 9.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8.6 µg/m³ | 15 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 58 µg/m³ | 46 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 3.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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| Air Conditioning | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Green Spaces | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Weather | 7.4 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.1 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Cost of Living | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Currency Stability | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.5 | 7.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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| Culture | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Nightlife | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 8.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 4.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Cafes with WiFi | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| Internet Speed | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.4 | 7.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Food Scene | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.7 | 5.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.6 | 4.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Political Stability | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.5 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Air Quality | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Family Friendly | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Female Friendly | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 6.4 | 6.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Cycling | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Walkability | 6.9 | 5.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Stone Town
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| Coworking Quality | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $33 per pair | $33 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $25 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $72 per pair | $81 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Dining Out | $46 per month | $46 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.80 per ticket | $7.74 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $2.51 per cup | $3.29 per cup |
| Beer | $1.93 per pint | $2.51 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.87 per meal | $5.80 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $37 per meal | $50 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.96 per meal | $8.51 per meal |
| Apples | $3.67 per kg | $3.67 per kg |
| Bread | $0.58 per loaf | $0.97 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.46 per bottle | $0.58 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.35 per liter | $1.62 per liter |
| Rice | $1.24 per kg | $1.47 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.96 per kg | $7.16 per kg |
| Beef | $6.19 per kg | $5.42 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Groceries | $147 per month | $135 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Health Insurance | $14 per month | $14 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $23 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.80 per purchase | $5.80 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Housing | $174 per month | $174 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $329 per month | $484 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,083 per month | $1,470 per month |
| Coworking Space | $149 per month | $174 per month |
| Coliving Space | $542 per month | $851 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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| Internet & Mobile | $17 per month | $17 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $15 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $5.80 per visit | $9.67 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.64 per kg | $1.93 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $9.67 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $46 per month | $70 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.80 one-time | $7.74 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $39 per month | $43 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Transportation | $23 per month | $31 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.93 per trip | $3.87 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.16 per km | $1.93 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $17 per month | $25 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.64 per trip | $6.96 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.26 per liter | $1.24 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $15 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Stone Town
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Zanzibar City
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| Utilities | $33 per month | $33 per month |