Cost of living in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 62% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 119% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Perth, Scotland | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (38,085 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 326% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (24,670 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 154% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (13,755 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.29 (4,153 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.97 (9,567 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.68 (5,418 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 161% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.58 (17,955 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.56 (5,037 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.04 (3,346 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (6,622 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 113% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £12 (37,176 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (6,027 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 (3,807 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 236% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Perth, Scotland | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,076 (3,463,407 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £888 (2,858,685 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £160 (515,033 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,509 (4,857,500 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 259% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £976 (3,140,359 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 285% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (299,377 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (87,151 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | £323 (1,038,356 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (321,224 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.36 (14,048 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (33,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £52 (167,487 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (103,942 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (197,220 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (180,826 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,339 (46,158,162 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (4,590 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £49 (158,905 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Perth, Scotland | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £8 (25,671 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £6.00 (19,314 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £60 (193,141 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 184% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.19 (10,259 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.39 (4,464 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.21 (7,114 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.21 (7,116 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (5,406 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (32,182 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 522% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Perth, Scotland | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (94,363 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 189% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (56,540 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £208 (668,806 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (160,301 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 136% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (27,353 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (9,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.05 (13,043 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 191% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (116,457 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (31,009 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 491% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2024.
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