- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Tanzania
- Helsinki
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 143% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (28,905 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 327% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (19,204 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (13,388 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (2,814 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (5,308 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (7,463 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (10,498 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (6,228 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (4,888 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (7,042 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (26,277 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.75 (7,229 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (5,834 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 560% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 90% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,956 (5,138,680 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 486% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (3,350,353 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (223,698 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (2,698,466 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (2,095,613 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (111,849 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (48,771 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €407 (1,068,970 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (310,655 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17,950 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (75,045 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (226,458 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (85,086 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (263,248 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (364,282 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1357% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 192% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (65,693,199 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (4,073 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (130,073 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 334% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (57,836 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 89% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (19,342 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (30,872 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (157,534 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 1475% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (10,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (9,905 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (8,577 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (5,084 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (5,406 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (69,703 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 169% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (94,078 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (63,065 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (218,527 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (183,941 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (28,747 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (8,829 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (15,766 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 335% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €189 (497,082 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (184 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (161,973 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 224% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (15,766 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,000 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 125% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,725,559 Shilling
(€2,179)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,550,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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