Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Florence (Italy) is 64% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (37,970 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (20,473 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (12,397 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (3,206 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (8,596 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (6,151 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (18,880 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (6,308 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (4,539 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (3,139 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (17,902 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (4,567 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (3,173 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 180% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,307 (3,306,518 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,060 (2,680,003 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (403,580 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (2,223,615 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €678 (1,713,793 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €95 (240,705 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (66,506 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (886,111 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (284,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (16,719 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (25,293 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (165,970 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (91,714 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (220,662 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (312,764 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,044 (63,345,315 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (4,368 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (102,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (49,369 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Florence | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (20,207 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (26,707 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (174,640 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (18,459 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (7,589 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (7,549 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (3,985 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (6,153 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (47,337 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 816% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Florence | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (94,308 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (43,372 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (282,334 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (207,808 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (22,320 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.60 (4,051 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (12,794 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (1,246,679 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (381 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (152,039 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (13,374 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 155% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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