Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 125% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 188% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 188% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Athens | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (55,142 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 604% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (23,914 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (15,572 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (5,567 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.32 (16,329 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (6,913 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (22,839 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (7,145 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (4,375 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (4,889 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (45,537 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (6,505 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (3,809 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 54% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Athens | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (3,682,900 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (2,430,116 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (515,210 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (2,358,292 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €514 (1,576,414 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (421,019 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (75,413 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (1,186,729 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (346,107 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (31,807 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (27,171 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 247% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 247% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Athens | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (281,964 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 563% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (84,940 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (296,435 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 343% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (269,113 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 438% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 154% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Athens | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,271 (80,571,128 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (5,675 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (87,965 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 229% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (36,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 61% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Athens | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (17,395 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (24,252 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (144,258 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (18,345 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (12,452 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (14,834 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 230% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (8,725 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (8,235 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 384% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (42,583 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 170% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Athens | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (126,348 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 447% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (54,916 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (180,095 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (201,861 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (32,055 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (13,912 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 238% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (16,337 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 484% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (1,790,067 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (1,227 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 391% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (142,188 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (15,573 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 345% | |
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TOTAL | + 125% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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