Cost of living in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 131% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Hamilton, Canada | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (41,967 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 370% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (25,651 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 165% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (16,920 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.75 (5,176 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 108% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.87 (9,151 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.74 (10,788 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 419% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (14,656 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.55 (6,677 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.03 (3,813 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.78 (5,218 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (32,492 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.79 (5,238 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.06 (3,876 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 242% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Hamilton, Canada | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,814 (5,288,303 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 369% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,800 (3,383,116 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$230 (432,050 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,901 (3,572,844 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,467 (2,756,002 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$250 (470,059 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 (155,769 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$438 (823,783 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$215 (403,319 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (25,801 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 (52,893 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Hamilton, Canada | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$56 (105,086 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$65 (122,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$137 (257,383 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$168 (315,910 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Hamilton, Canada | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$27,754 (52,151,328 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.73 (3,258 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$108 (202,509 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (43,771 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Hamilton, Canada | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$6 (11,626 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (29,256 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 193% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 (120,152 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (14,533 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.80 (9,028 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.96 (11,205 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.21 (6,032 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.26 (4,248 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (54,989 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 964% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Hamilton, Canada (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Hamilton, Canada | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$78 (147,456 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 352% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$36 (66,736 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$290 (544,182 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (242,350 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 258% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (18,060 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6.00 (11,268 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (13,404 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 199% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 (1,109,690 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (575 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (104,185 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (29,830 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 468% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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