Cost of living in Murcia (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Murcia (Spain) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Murcia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (35,455 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (18,296 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.28 (8,365 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (2,122 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 (5,731 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.37 (3,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (16,199 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.62 (4,131 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (3,038 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (2,015 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (18,527 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (4,166 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 (1,990 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Murcia (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Murcia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €836 (2,129,057 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €564 (1,436,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (268,156 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €586 (1,493,542 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €361 (918,480 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (196,605 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (55,835 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €365 (929,993 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (195,359 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17,993 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (26,795 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Murcia (Spain) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Murcia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (166,909 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (79,569 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (192,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (218,744 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Murcia (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Murcia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,652 (52,613,280 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (4,637 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €20 (52,083 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (46,854 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Murcia (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Murcia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.29 (13,464 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (17,744 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (142,076 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.35 (11,071 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (6,474 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (7,503 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (3,300 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (3,634 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (56,890 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1000% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Murcia (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Murcia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (69,474 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (38,469 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (151,963 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (98,722 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (17,918 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 (4,839 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.05 (7,777 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €447 (1,140,001 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 (1,241 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (105,421 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (12,508 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
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 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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