- Cost of Living
- France
- Tanzania
- Caen
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caen, France compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caen (France) is 105% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (32,406 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 379% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (19,942 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (12,854 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (3,135 Shilling) | 2,835 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (4,487 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (4,362 Shilling) | 1,912 Shilling | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (13,980 Shilling) | 7,906 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (3,490 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.36 (5,887 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (2,991 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (12,464 Shilling) | 15,206 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (5,827 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (2,867 Shilling) | 600 Shilling | + 378% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Caen (France) is 31% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €767 (1,911,105 Shilling) | 823,863 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €617 (1,537,194 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €63 (155,796 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (1,121,730 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €375 (934,775 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (132,946 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (63,565 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (997,094 Shilling) | 1,080,830 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 500,000 Shilling | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 8,244 Shilling | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Caen (France) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (149,564 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (99,709 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (224,346 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (257,574 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 930% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Caen (France) is 158% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (49,854,684 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (3,328 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (124,637 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 315% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Caen (France) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.25 (8,101 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (58,740 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 487% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (14,956 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (6,699 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.45 (11,084 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (3,739 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (5,110 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (42,502 Shilling) | 8,629 Shilling | + 393% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Caen (France) is 132% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (81,405 Shilling) | 31,986 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (47,362 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (149,564 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (124,637 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (18,792 Shilling) | 10,667 Shilling | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (3,914 Shilling) | 5,343 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (12,464 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 244% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €154 (383,029 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (374 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (108,010 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (16,452 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 448% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Caen (France) is 83% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 2,860,189 Shilling
(€1,147)
in Caen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,562,500 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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