Cost of living in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 175% | |||
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| Food in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 175% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (56,336 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 530% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (26,816 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.23 (15,073 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.28 (4,558 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.73 (13,291 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.81 (13,565 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 553% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.05 (17,981 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.31 (8,226 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.14 (4,051 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 (6,652 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (31,697 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.42 (8,609 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.36 (4,851 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 328% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 146% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,077 (7,392,215 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,669 (5,940,164 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £191 (678,465 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,281 (4,560,266 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 (3,102,700 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £110 (390,180 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £32 (115,085 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 (1,001,817 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (275,825 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (23,814 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (45,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £89 (316,015 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (135,657 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (300,682 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 (344,973 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,158 (100,230,806 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.46 (5,205 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 (233,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (66,570 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 87% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Edinburgh | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.12 (18,219 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (29,769 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £84 (298,378 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.69 (16,711 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (6,079 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.53 (12,567 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.42 (8,601 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (4,352 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £21 (74,961 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1350% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Edinburgh | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (143,470 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 340% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (83,442 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (480,709 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £73 (260,767 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (34,408 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.56 (12,678 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (22,751 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 407% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 (1,459,363 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (414 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (157,284 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (52,813 Shilling) | 5,145 Shilling | + 927% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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