Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 54% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 139% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 139% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (62,383 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 598% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (26,778 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.84 (10,633 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (3,106 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (9,463 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (6,685 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (27,784 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (5,172 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (4,199 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (3,169 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (24,549 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (7,212 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (3,439 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,315 (3,640,226 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €939 (2,598,470 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (417,891 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €977 (2,704,629 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €643 (1,778,849 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (319,091 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (90,689 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (1,004,666 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 (362,736 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (20,002 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (32,279 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bilbao (Spain) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (258,429 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (113,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (260,165 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (295,925 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,246 (64,338,039 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (4,323 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €22 (61,674 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (52,137 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (15,744 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (18,955 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (190,026 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (12,961 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (7,470 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (7,863 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (5,014 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (6,297 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (44,268 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 756% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 34% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (93,300 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (45,494 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (205,327 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (136,540 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (25,174 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.53 (7,007 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 (12,748 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (1,262,549 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (338 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (166,104 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (13,428 Shilling) | 5,142 Shilling | + 161% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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