- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Tanzania
- Sucre
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sucre, Bolivia compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Sucre (Bolivia) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b32 (10,458 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b28 (9,286 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (4,311 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6.00 (1,990 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (4,444 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b10 (3,316 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b17 (5,522 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (4,975 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b15 (4,975 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 174% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (3,220 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b62 (20,473 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 14% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (3,151 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.00 (1,327 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 43% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Sucre (Bolivia) is 13% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b1,000 (331,636 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,002,910 Shilling | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b500 (165,818 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b260 (86,060 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $b2,800 (928,581 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b600 (198,982 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b11 (3,648 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b50 (16,582 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Sucre (Bolivia) is 2% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b515 (170,930 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b500 (165,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (149,236 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b200 (66,327 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 165% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Sucre (Bolivia) is 46% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b60,000 (19,898,162 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (1,278 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b66 (21,722 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Sucre (Bolivia) is 15% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b9 (2,985 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (49,745 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b35 (11,607 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (6,633 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b15 (4,975 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (3,316 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (3,980 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b20 (6,633 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | - 46% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Sucre (Bolivia) is 34% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b50 (16,582 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (19,898 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b75 (24,873 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b183 (60,717 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b22 (7,144 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b12 (3,980 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (7,080 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 93% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.00 (332 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 147% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b500 (165,818 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 232% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b11 (3,608 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sucre (Bolivia) is 11% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,290,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar
you would need to make just about 2,941,251 Shilling
($b8,869)
in Sucre.
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