Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 193% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 141% | |||
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| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 141% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (47,512 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 506% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (25,015 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 (12,475 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 (3,655 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.10 (10,354 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.61 (5,378 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.18 (13,957 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (7,467 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (3,268 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (6,464 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (27,824 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.12 (7,084 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 (2,892 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 145% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,605 (5,361,039 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,599 (5,340,903 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 549% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £362 (1,208,737 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 634% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,351 (4,510,322 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £696 (2,323,329 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (360,414 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (69,852 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 (938,003 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (333,448 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (31,568 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (50,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 221% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 221% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (212,955 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 401% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (126,946 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (222,643 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (235,823 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 372% | |
| Transportation | + 432% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 432% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,629 (98,944,031 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.72 (5,742 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (292,341 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 995% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (48,985 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.77 (15,929 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (35,198 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (225,730 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (13,154 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (3,804 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.27 (14,248 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (6,121 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (4,803 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (44,499 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 129% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manchester | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (122,897 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 432% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (60,093 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £129 (430,919 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (212,461 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (30,676 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (10,748 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (15,450 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 452% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £367 (1,225,871 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (511 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (83,631 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (32,096 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 817% | |
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TOTAL | + 193% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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