Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 97% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 117% | |||
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| Food in Florence (Italy) is 117% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (39,913 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 409% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21,521 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (13,032 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (3,370 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (9,036 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (6,465 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (19,846 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (6,630 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (4,772 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (3,299 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (18,819 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (4,801 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (3,335 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,307 (3,475,800 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,060 (2,817,209 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (424,242 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (2,337,457 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 (1,801,534 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (253,028 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (69,911 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (931,476 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (299,373 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17,575 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (26,588 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 175% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (174,467 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (96,409 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (231,959 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (328,777 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 558% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 153% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 (66,588,368 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (4,591 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (107,517 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 303% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (51,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (21,242 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (28,074 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (183,581 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (19,404 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (7,978 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (7,935 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (4,189 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (6,468 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (49,761 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 106% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Florence | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (99,137 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (45,592 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (296,788 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (218,447 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (23,462 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 (4,258 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (13,449 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 381% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (1,310,505 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (401 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (159,822 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (14,059 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 302% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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