Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 159% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Birmingham | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (42,997 Shilling) | 15,241 Shilling | + 182% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (26,045 Shilling) | 15,790 Shilling | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (13,833 Shilling) | 8,522 Shilling | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.27 (4,101 Shilling) | 2,721 Shilling | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.15 (13,446 Shilling) | 4,119 Shilling | + 226% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.13 (6,908 Shilling) | 3,441 Shilling | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.29 (17,140 Shilling) | 11,505 Shilling | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (7,255 Shilling) | 5,132 Shilling | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (3,531 Shilling) | 2,461 Shilling | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (5,555 Shilling) | 6,429 Shilling | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (33,638 Shilling) | 17,570 Shilling | + 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (7,943 Shilling) | 2,720 Shilling | + 192% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (3,151 Shilling) | 1,514 Shilling | + 108% | |
Housing | + 146% | |||
Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 146% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Birmingham | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,438 (4,654,383 Shilling) | 1,196,620 Shilling | + 289% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £850 (2,751,096 Shilling) | 946,593 Shilling | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (813,176 Shilling) | 230,666 Shilling | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,044 (3,379,288 Shilling) | 1,168,570 Shilling | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £738 (2,390,363 Shilling) | 1,636,340 Shilling | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (304,035 Shilling) | 276,804 Shilling | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (82,591 Shilling) | 49,948 Shilling | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | £391 (1,266,497 Shilling) | 870,960 Shilling | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (296,054 Shilling) | 287,959 Shilling | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (20,614 Shilling) | 15,884 Shilling | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (38,834 Shilling) | 13,105 Shilling | + 196% | |
Clothes | + 134% | |||
Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 134% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Birmingham | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (206,022 Shilling) | 30,394 Shilling | + 578% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (123,839 Shilling) | 80,661 Shilling | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (255,642 Shilling) | 63,650 Shilling | + 302% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (226,137 Shilling) | 75,230 Shilling | + 201% | |
Transportation | + 259% | |||
Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 259% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,503 (82,560,708 Shilling) | 31,611,400 Shilling | + 161% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (4,966 Shilling) | 2,768 Shilling | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (239,567 Shilling) | 45,326 Shilling | + 429% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (58,124 Shilling) | 21,091 Shilling | + 176% | |
Personal Care | + 142% | |||
Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 142% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Birmingham | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (22,922 Shilling) | 6,913 Shilling | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (29,415 Shilling) | 26,416 Shilling | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (288,097 Shilling) | 44,630 Shilling | + 546% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (11,847 Shilling) | 5,474 Shilling | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (10,697 Shilling) | 6,361 Shilling | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (15,775 Shilling) | 9,677 Shilling | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (7,650 Shilling) | 3,153 Shilling | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (6,212 Shilling) | 2,450 Shilling | + 154% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (45,578 Shilling) | 11,371 Shilling | + 301% | |
Entertainment | + 141% | |||
Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 141% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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Birmingham | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (85,633 Shilling) | 58,600 Shilling | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (58,684 Shilling) | 21,785 Shilling | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (312,854 Shilling) | 48,851 Shilling | + 540% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (194,607 Shilling) | 70,844 Shilling | + 175% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (28,963 Shilling) | 11,050 Shilling | + 162% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.38 (10,955 Shilling) | 5,488 Shilling | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (14,960 Shilling) | 3,270 Shilling | + 357% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (1,714,438 Shilling) | 1,216,120 Shilling | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (1,188 Shilling) | 282 Shilling | + 321% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (153,420 Shilling) | 140,953 Shilling | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (46,582 Shilling) | 4,659 Shilling | + 900% | |
TOTAL | + 159% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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