Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 21% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 31% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bratislava | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (24,097 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 132% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 (16,307 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 (8,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (2,034 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.11 (5,351 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (5,416 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.19 (10,640 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.22 (3,107 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (2,433 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (2,027 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (15,573 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 (3,893 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (2,207 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 95% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 31% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €990 (2,516,057 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €697 (1,771,759 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (348,021 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €666 (1,693,044 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €485 (1,232,724 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (202,605 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (25,739 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (812,870 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (196,486 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €20 (50,977 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (22,558 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (178,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (84,860 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (199,570 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (221,265 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 10% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,029 (45,800,006 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (4,046 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (76,810 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (26,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (16,215 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.33 (13,550 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (81,148 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (8,613 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (7,722 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (8,127 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (3,403 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (5,201 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (43,872 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 749% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Bratislava | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (62,579 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (46,384 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (215,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (120,550 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (16,691 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (6,057 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.89 (4,801 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (1,103,807 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (255 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (84,302 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (13,156 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 151% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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