Cost of living in Bergen (Norway) is 71% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Bergen (Norway) is 171% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bergen | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 219 (52,084 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 483% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 106 (25,134 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 159% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 84 (19,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (5,394 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 48 (11,463 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (10,011 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 382% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 89 (21,163 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (7,388 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 20 (4,688 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 158% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (7,972 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 157% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 145 (34,414 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 32 (7,526 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 167% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (5,833 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 414% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Bergen (Norway) is 73% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bergen | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 17,417 (4,142,572 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 13,225 (3,145,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,590 (378,199 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 12,404 (2,950,163 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 9,199 (2,188,063 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,152 (274,105 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 431 (102,500 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,965 (1,180,928 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,125 (267,595 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 97 (23,166 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 367 (87,401 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bergen (Norway) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bergen | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,000 (237,829 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 740 (175,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,039 (247,085 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,332 (316,775 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Bergen (Norway) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bergen | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 331,333 (78,807,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 20 (4,658 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 701 (166,738 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 183 (43,490 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Bergen (Norway) is 52% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bergen | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 64 (15,212 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 132 (31,283 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 213% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 350 (83,146 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (9,555 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 59 (14,111 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 32 (7,676 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (6,407 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 28 (6,625 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (123,385 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 2287% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Bergen (Norway) is 81% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bergen | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 614 (146,071 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 348% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 241 (57,328 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 592 (140,836 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,172 (278,702 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 311% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 143 (34,113 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 159% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 56 (13,362 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 101 (24,049 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 436% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,518 (1,074,698 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 0.94 (224 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 461 (109,704 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 139 (33,057 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 530% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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