Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 178% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 178% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (47,133 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 427% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (26,173 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$12 (21,602 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.77 (4,847 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (11,812 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.55 (9,724 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 368% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$17 (29,455 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.62 (9,843 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$5.35 (9,372 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 415% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$5.39 (9,448 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$25 (43,176 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$4.17 (7,315 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.35 (5,875 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 418% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 175% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,332 (7,591,207 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,845 (4,984,971 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$169 (295,462 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$3,215 (5,634,213 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,154 (3,774,443 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$106 (186,101 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$79 (139,023 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$468 (819,357 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$261 (456,914 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (20,581 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (54,563 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (152,419 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$66 (114,873 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$150 (262,693 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$194 (339,388 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$36,381 (63,755,094 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.84 (3,225 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$128 (224,476 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (40,430 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 88% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (18,442 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (38,603 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$142 (249,517 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (16,789 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 (15,300 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (12,277 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.19 (7,342 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$4.36 (7,639 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$43 (74,626 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1343% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 83% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$83 (145,825 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (55,574 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$188 (328,895 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$180 (315,978 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 366% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (28,198 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.80 (10,166 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (15,040 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$878 (1,539,383 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (828 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (90,457 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (35,044 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 511% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 493 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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