- 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 (36,274 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | + 367% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (22,322 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (14,388 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (3,509 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.80 (5,023 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (4,650 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (18,104 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (3,906 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.36 (6,589 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (3,348 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (13,951 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.23 (6,232 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (3,162 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Caen (France) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €767 (2,139,223 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €617 (1,720,681 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €63 (174,392 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (1,255,625 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €375 (1,046,354 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (148,815 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (71,152 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (1,116,111 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 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 | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Caen (France) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (167,417 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (111,611 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (251,125 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (288,319 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1053% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Caen (France) is 89% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (55,805,563 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (3,657 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (139,514 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Caen (France) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.25 (9,068 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (65,751 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (16,742 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (7,499 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.45 (12,407 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (4,185 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (5,720 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (47,575 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 291% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Caen (France) is 119% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (91,122 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (53,015 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (167,417 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 737% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (139,514 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (21,036 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (4,381 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (13,951 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 280% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (419 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (120,903 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (18,416 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2018.
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Cost of living in Caen (France) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,362,143 Shilling
(€1,922)
in Caen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,240,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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