Cost of living in Oporto (Portugal) is 26% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Oporto (Portugal) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (23,981 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (18,602 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.48 (8,701 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (2,236 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (6,993 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (4,801 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (12,897 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (4,622 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (2,999 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (2,753 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.70 (11,738 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (5,494 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (2,497 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Oporto (Portugal) is 38% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,065 (2,659,657 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €786 (1,962,564 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (306,529 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 (1,899,731 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €578 (1,444,550 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (218,293 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (69,170 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (974,576 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (290,259 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (19,463 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (18,517 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Oporto (Portugal) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (211,104 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (80,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (179,021 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (238,445 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Oporto (Portugal) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,234 (68,011,374 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (4,568 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (95,571 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (31,152 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Oporto (Portugal) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.69 (11,708 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.31 (10,775 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (149,390 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (9,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (7,556 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (9,811 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (5,394 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (4,168 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (39,589 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 666% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Oporto (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Oporto | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (66,301 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (32,015 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (99,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 (79,832 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (25,276 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.93 (7,313 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.91 (4,778 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (1,194,424 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (483 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (81,529 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (13,681 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 161% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 521 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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