Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 67% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 92% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 92% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (29,024 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (25,156 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.79 (14,510 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (3,262 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (7,125 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.41 (8,537 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (15,306 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (6,024 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (2,949 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.06 (7,666 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (39,764 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (7,361 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.05 (5,126 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 352% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 111% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,365 (5,922,549 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 426% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (4,005,750 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €91 (228,457 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,337 (3,348,050 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,075 (2,691,904 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (127,167 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (42,342 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (939,690 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (232,555 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (18,959 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (94,097 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (228,582 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (86,587 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (208,216 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (360,628 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,830 (67,193,416 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 (5,568 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (155,026 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (54,763 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (21,866 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (27,116 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (188,228 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (9,878 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (7,842 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (9,235 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (4,440 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (4,612 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (65,241 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1162% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 58% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Helsinki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (109,001 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (74,254 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (290,107 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (214,685 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (33,607 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (11,467 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (17,805 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (1,095,099 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (190 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (135,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (21,967 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 319% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 180 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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