- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Tanzania
- Feira de Santana
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Feira de Santana, Brazil compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Feira de Santana (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (14,537 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (12,794 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.38 (3,592 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.12 (2,084 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.96 (3,316 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.86 (1,912 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (9,910 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (5,124 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.67 (1,782 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.90 (2,609 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 24 (16,207 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.50 (3,676 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.37 (1,587 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 71% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Feira de Santana (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,038 (693,413 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (601,515 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 177 (118,232 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 400 (267,340 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 350 (233,923 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 120 (80,202 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 84 (55,974 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,495 (999,150 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 383 (256,201 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (14,636 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 7 (4,801 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Feira de Santana (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 190 (126,784 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 123 (81,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 176 (117,563 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 250 (167,088 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 568% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Feira de Santana (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 67,250 (44,946,555 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 125% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.68 (2,456 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 109 (72,683 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Feira de Santana (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 10 (6,906 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (21,721 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 200 (133,670 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 161% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 4.00 (2,673 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7 (4,648 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (7,749 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.04 (2,701 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.02 (1,348 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (16,709 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Feira de Santana (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 63 (42,329 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (28,405 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 30 (20,051 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 0% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 103 (69,063 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (12,364 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (4,344 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (4,511 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 23% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 126 (84,435 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 69% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (6,684 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 33% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Feira de Santana (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,157,475 Shilling
(R$ 4,724)
in Feira de Santana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,980,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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