Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 83% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (34,414 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (22,350 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (12,321 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (3,166 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (8,912 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (5,758 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (22,787 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (4,871 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (3,248 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (3,280 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (19,975 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (5,110 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (2,868 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,363 (3,550,422 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 (2,149,379 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (398,171 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €766 (1,996,725 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €553 (1,440,173 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (264,479 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (61,774 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (947,854 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (314,120 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (11,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (29,367 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bologna (Italy) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (206,138 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (112,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (293,348 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (320,315 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,687 (61,703,858 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (4,664 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (94,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (48,205 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (22,753 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (19,445 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (209,081 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (15,559 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (9,398 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (8,062 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (5,456 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (4,684 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (41,573 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 704% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (103,758 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (49,121 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (144,943 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (166,011 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (21,618 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (3,911 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (15,008 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (1,266,955 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (352 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (141,614 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.67 (14,763 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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