Cost of living in Bilbao (Spain) is 36% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 65% | |||
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| Food in Bilbao (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (42,974 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 314% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (20,885 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (10,149 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (2,328 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (6,702 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (5,555 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (25,081 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (4,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (2,966 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (2,384 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.71 (14,431 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (5,510 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (2,648 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Bilbao (Spain) is 48% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,316 (3,328,498 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 (2,122,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (429,516 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €822 (2,079,613 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €613 (1,551,127 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (270,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (81,583 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (878,012 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (295,254 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (15,479 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (28,869 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) | €82 (208,245 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (102,795 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (183,701 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (259,039 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bilbao (Spain) is 15% 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 | €19,753 (49,962,120 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (4,787 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (91,667 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (52,642 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Bilbao (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 (14,148 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (19,231 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (138,876 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (10,613 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.51 (6,353 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.63 (6,640 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (3,340 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (4,179 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (36,021 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 597% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bilbao (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bilbao | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (75,040 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (39,346 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (177,981 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (127,067 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (22,134 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (6,505 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.31 (13,421 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €428 (1,083,575 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (319 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (147,946 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (12,466 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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