Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 9% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bangalore | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨366 (10,747 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨362 (10,637 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨185 (5,441 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (1,627 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨105 (3,081 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (1,210 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨315 (9,253 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨237 (6,963 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (1,283 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨185 (5,428 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨950 (27,917 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨94 (2,772 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (1,429 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 26% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bangalore | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨63,368 (1,862,872 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,169 (1,122,087 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,703 (167,642 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,437 (806,592 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,842 (495,104 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,347 (245,387 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨903 (26,543 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨28,648 (842,199 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,304 (361,711 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨583 (17,127 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,475 (43,375 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,503 (73,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 (73,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,214 (123,881 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,015 (88,645 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,497,800 (73,429,969 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (2,995 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,719 (50,530 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨333 (9,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 16% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨122 (3,580 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨151 (4,430 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (29,398 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨460 (13,511 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨222 (6,520 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨271 (7,966 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨215 (6,320 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (1,258 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨177 (5,216 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 9% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bangalore | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,177 (34,589 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨760 (22,356 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,001 (29,418 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,016 (59,277 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,621 (47,660 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 262% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨201 (5,910 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 (6,370 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,187 (1,034,411 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.86 (172 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,934 (56,860 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨352 (10,348 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 80% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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