Cost of living in Faro (Portugal) is 37% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Faro (Portugal) is 77% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Faro | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (31,481 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 252% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (22,834 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (8,970 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.88 (2,458 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.60 (10,007 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (5,050 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 143% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (13,748 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (4,702 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (3,004 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (3,020 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.96 (13,796 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (5,633 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 100% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (2,508 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 121% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Faro (Portugal) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Faro | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,118 (3,108,881 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €816 (2,267,959 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (263,825 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €834 (2,317,452 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €604 (1,680,182 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (439,193 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (81,631 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €391 (1,087,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (316,340 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (17,557 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (26,137 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Faro (Portugal) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (232,415 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (76,085 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (187,869 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (221,244 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Faro (Portugal) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,028 (80,705,627 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (5,470 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 121% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (93,212 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (47,603 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Faro (Portugal) is 36% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.53 (9,826 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.44 (9,574 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (196,406 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 188% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.65 (12,928 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (8,094 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.63 (12,865 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (4,079 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (4,748 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (37,647 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 628% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Faro (Portugal) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Faro | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (78,187 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (37,929 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (131,107 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (125,814 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (21,916 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 (7,714 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.93 (5,369 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €529 (1,471,751 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (927 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (107,033 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (14,433 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 175% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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