Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 76% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (44,119 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 325% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.89 (17,353 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 (9,579 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (2,959 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 (8,215 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 (6,991 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.29 (9,676 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (5,892 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (3,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 (5,408 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (24,733 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (5,181 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (2,948 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 98% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,723 (5,072,269 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,342 (3,952,020 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £184 (541,725 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,135 (3,342,230 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £875 (2,575,396 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £202 (593,963 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (76,496 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £336 (988,809 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (240,115 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (21,118 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (36,235 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (205,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (81,354 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (199,574 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (210,356 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,872 (70,280,241 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.63 (4,802 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £83 (243,448 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (43,603 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.81 (8,268 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (26,406 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (179,062 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.01 (8,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (4,996 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.77 (14,040 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.45 (7,224 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (5,748 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (40,325 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 680% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (99,532 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (44,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 (244,937 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (178,430 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (26,059 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.39 (9,994 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.69 (13,802 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £565 (1,663,932 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (265 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (90,755 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (37,615 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 617% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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