Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 76% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 80% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 80% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Berlin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (32,304 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (23,551 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.93 (12,144 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (2,789 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.32 (10,645 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.28 (8,088 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (16,466 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (6,802 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (4,621 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (2,636 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (16,856 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.55 (8,744 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (4,259 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 167% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Berlin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,838 (6,987,838 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,210 (5,443,212 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €569 (1,402,138 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 760% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,807 (4,449,906 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,028 (2,530,495 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €692 (1,703,892 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (80,005 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €482 (1,185,680 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 (422,979 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €32 (78,666 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (40,491 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Berlin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (210,846 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (90,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (211,541 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (265,734 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Berlin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,839 (75,939,961 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.01 (4,946 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (184,992 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (55,562 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Berlin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (24,661 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (19,210 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (132,584 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €11 (26,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.49 (11,053 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (20,878 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (5,838 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (6,484 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (84,488 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1534% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Berlin | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (101,065 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (58,950 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €292 (718,146 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (144,879 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (38,118 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (8,087 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.98 (9,809 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,066 (2,624,388 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (269 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (98,478 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (19,767 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 277% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 921 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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