Cost of living in Orlandia (Brazil) is 85% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by 9 different people.
| Food in Orlandia (Brazil) is 153% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Orlandia (Brazil) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 52 (31,815 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | 189% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 34 (20,748 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | 103% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 25 (15,243 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| R$ 10 (5,879 Shilling) | 2,201 Shilling | 167% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| R$ 22 (13,307 Shilling) | 3,493 Shilling | 281% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| R$ 13 (7,927 Shilling) | 2,091 Shilling | 279% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| R$ 38 (23,463 Shilling) | 12,354 Shilling | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 16 (10,082 Shilling) | 2,191 Shilling | 360% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| R$ 4.05 (2,500 Shilling) | 1,769 Shilling | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| R$ 10 (5,959 Shilling) | 3,296 Shilling | 81% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| R$ 44 (26,917 Shilling) | 17,044 Shilling | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| R$ 21 (13,222 Shilling) | 3,670 Shilling | 260% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| R$ 6 (3,977 Shilling) | 910 Shilling | 337% |
| Housing in Orlandia (Brazil) is 59% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Orlandia (Brazil) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 6,296 (3,883,879 Shilling) | 1,035,930 Shilling | 275% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 3,191 (1,968,510 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | 96% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| R$ 328 (202,166 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,794 (1,723,611 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,462 (901,661 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 310 (191,537 Shilling) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 174 (107,438 Shilling) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 3,933 (2,425,987 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | 128% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 1,794 (1,106,707 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | 121% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| R$ 34 (21,226 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | 157% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| R$ 14 (8,910 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes in Orlandia (Brazil) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Orlandia (Brazil) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 332 (204,823 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| - | 25,000 Shilling | - |
| Transportation in Orlandia (Brazil) is 61% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Orlandia (Brazil) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 131,328 (81,016,765 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | 305% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| R$ 11 (7,092 Shilling) | 2,187 Shilling | 224% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| R$ 60 (37,014 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Orlandia (Brazil) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Orlandia (Brazil) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | 100,002 Shilling | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | 51,177 Shilling | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | 6,500 Shilling | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | 8,986 Shilling | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | 5,920 Shilling | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | 3,992 Shilling | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | 12,182 Shilling | - |
| Entertainment in Orlandia (Brazil) is in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||
| Orlandia (Brazil) | Zanzibar (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | 35,000 Shilling | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | 20,000 Shilling | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | 20,000 Shilling | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | 58,750 Shilling | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | 11,750 Shilling | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| - | 5,708 Shilling | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | 3,978 Shilling | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 134 Shilling | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | 50,000 Shilling | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | 5,029 Shilling | - |
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For example, you would need at least 6,340,173 Shilling
(R$ 10,277)
in Orlandia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,420,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.