Cost of living in Bologna (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Bologna (Italy) is 68% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (36,684 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (21,749 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (11,990 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (3,073 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (8,672 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (5,603 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (22,175 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (4,740 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (3,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 (3,192 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (19,439 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (4,973 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (2,791 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Bologna (Italy) is 38% 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 | €1,073 (2,720,765 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €822 (2,084,181 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (387,477 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (1,840,300 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (1,337,199 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (257,376 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (60,115 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (922,397 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (305,684 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (11,426 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (24,404 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 (200,602 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (109,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (285,469 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (311,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bologna (Italy) is 12% 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 | €22,286 (56,497,074 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (4,408 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (91,631 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (46,934 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Bologna (Italy) is 39% 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 (22,142 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (18,923 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (203,465 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.97 (15,141 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.61 (9,146 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (7,845 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (5,310 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (4,558 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (40,456 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 683% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bologna (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Bologna | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (100,971 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (47,802 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (141,050 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (161,553 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (21,037 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (3,806 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.76 (14,605 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 226% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (1,232,928 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (343 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (137,811 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (14,122 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 169% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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