Cost of living in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 7% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 15% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,372 Shilling (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,696 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 31 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,490 Shilling (R$ 5.45) | R$ 4.96 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,964 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 36 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.69 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,104 Shilling (R$ 7) | R$ 5.87 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,778 Shilling (R$ 37) | R$ 42 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,821 Shilling (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,135 Shilling (R$ 2.48) | R$ 5.00 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 9% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,126,910 Shilling (R$ 2,466) | R$ 3,219 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,351 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 163,123 Shilling (R$ 357) | R$ 499 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,930 Shilling (R$ 2,961) | R$ 3,492 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 815,000 Shilling (R$ 1,784) | R$ 1,932 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 807 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 63 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 2,211 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 561 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is about the same as in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 195 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 356 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 266 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is about the same as in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 92,762 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,473 Shilling (R$ 5.41) | R$ 5.69 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 314 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 11% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zanzibar | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Shilling (R$ 22) | R$ 66 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68,095 Shilling (R$ 149) | R$ 171 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 14 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,453 Shilling (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,007 Shilling (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,890 Shilling (R$ 9) | R$ 2.87 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,170 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 69 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 4% cheaper than in São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zanzibar | São Bernardo do Campo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,620 Shilling (R$ 71) | R$ 98 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 55 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 144 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67,787 Shilling (R$ 148) | R$ 180 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,162 Shilling (R$ 29) | R$ 28 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 14 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,486 Shilling (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,329 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 144 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,246 Shilling (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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