Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 181% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 192% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 192% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (43,497 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 455% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (23,578 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (18,531 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.52 (6,452 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (12,993 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.90 (8,984 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 581% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (19,102 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.47 (8,192 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.58 (6,572 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.64 (6,681 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (38,710 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.40 (6,243 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.06 (5,612 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 386% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 166% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,124 (7,563,211 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,862 (5,248,051 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$150 (275,638 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,521 (4,623,735 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,021 (3,707,130 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 641% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$81 (147,684 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (134,285 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (705,524 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$275 (503,719 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (20,358 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (51,168 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 173% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$85 (155,185 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (102,340 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (225,884 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$161 (295,268 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 491% | |
| Transportation | + 262% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 262% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,689 (54,447,194 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.96 (3,599 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$117 (214,222 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 702% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (41,336 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (19,956 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (30,683 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$149 (273,809 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (17,467 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (14,933 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (13,497 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$5.48 (10,047 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.36 (8,001 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 371% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (40,683 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 142% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (123,731 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 436% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (61,501 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$270 (494,826 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 (205,084 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (20,776 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.16 (9,460 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (13,295 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 375% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$694 (1,273,596 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (720 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$72 (131,507 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (32,663 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 833% | |
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TOTAL | + 181% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 787 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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