Zanzibar City
city in Tanzania
Live & travel in Zanzibar City
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 15, 2026
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 31°23°
- Rain
- 157 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
Best months: June, July, August, and September
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Zanzibar City
3 missions from 3 countries
Consulate General 2
Consulate 1
Frequently asked questions
Is Zanzibar City safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Tanzania at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 3.7 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Zanzibar City?
Roughly $1,150 per month for a remote worker, based on Tanzania price levels (26% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Zanzibar City in November?
In November Zanzibar City averages a high of 31°C, a low of 23°C and about 157 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Zanzibar City?
3 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General) and Oman (Consulate General).
Cities in Tanzania
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.