Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 79% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 124% | |||
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| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 124% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (47,513 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 432% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (25,016 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 (12,475 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 (3,655 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.10 (10,354 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.61 (5,378 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.18 (13,957 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (7,467 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (3,268 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (6,464 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (27,824 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.12 (7,084 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 (2,892 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,605 (5,361,089 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,599 (5,340,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £362 (1,208,748 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 641% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,351 (4,510,363 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £696 (2,323,350 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (360,417 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (69,853 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 (938,012 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (333,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (31,568 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (50,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (212,956 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (126,948 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (222,645 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (235,825 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,629 (98,944,940 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.72 (5,742 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (292,344 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (48,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.77 (15,929 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (35,198 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (225,732 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (13,154 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (3,804 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.27 (14,248 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (6,121 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (4,803 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (44,499 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 761% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (122,898 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (60,093 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £129 (430,923 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (212,463 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (30,677 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (10,748 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (15,450 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £367 (1,225,883 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (511 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (83,632 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (32,097 Shilling) | 5,142 Shilling | + 524% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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