Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 48% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 73% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (33,520 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21,183 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (8,860 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (2,500 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (9,646 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.84 (4,838 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.19 (13,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (5,162 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (3,344 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (2,954 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 (13,888 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (5,931 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (2,047 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 87% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,706 (4,489,553 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,157 (3,043,545 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (356,581 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,181 (3,108,115 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €839 (2,206,758 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (299,200 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (56,533 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €404 (1,062,619 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (409,782 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (23,203 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (22,309 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (237,918 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (95,379 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (226,099 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (220,490 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,630 (72,701,350 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (4,579 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (102,588 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (31,631 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 40% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (17,216 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (17,429 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (183,705 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.05 (10,658 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (11,100 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.17 (10,978 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (4,603 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (6,154 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (39,387 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 662% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 28% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lisbon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (90,923 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (38,200 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (155,285 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (129,152 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (21,205 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (9,061 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.95 (5,139 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (1,300,649 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (439 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (90,128 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.55 (14,597 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 155% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,001 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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