- Cost of Living
- France
- Tanzania
- Caen
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caen, France compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caen (France) is 108% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (33,874 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 401% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (20,846 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (13,437 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (3,277 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (4,690 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (4,560 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (14,614 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (3,648 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.36 (6,154 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (3,127 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (13,029 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (6,091 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (2,997 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Caen (France) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €767 (1,997,716 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €617 (1,606,861 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €63 (162,857 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (1,172,568 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €375 (977,140 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (138,971 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (66,445 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (1,042,282 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 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 (156,342 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (104,228 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (234,514 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (269,248 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 977% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Caen (France) is 168% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (52,114,114 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (3,479 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (130,285 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 334% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Caen (France) is 27% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.25 (8,469 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (61,402 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 514% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (15,634 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (7,003 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.45 (11,587 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (3,909 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (5,342 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (44,428 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Caen (France) is 135% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (85,095 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (49,508 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (156,342 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (130,285 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (19,644 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (4,091 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (13,029 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 259% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €154 (400,388 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (391 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (112,905 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (17,198 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 327% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Caen (France) is 82% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 4,886,550 Shilling
(€1,875)
in Caen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,680,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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