- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Tanzania
- Helsinki
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 144% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (29,033 Shilling) | 6,809 Shilling | + 326% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (19,557 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (13,448 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (2,887 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (5,332 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (7,496 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (10,544 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (6,255 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (4,909 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (7,074 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (26,394 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.84 (7,496 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (5,859 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 563% | |
| 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 (5,161,474 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 488% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (3,365,215 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (224,691 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (2,710,436 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (2,104,909 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (112,345 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (48,987 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 (1,186,387 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (288,746 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (17,575 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €29 (77,493 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (227,462 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (85,463 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (258,685 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (366,283 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1365% | |
| 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 (65,984,600 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (4,091 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (130,650 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 335% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (58,227 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 90% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (19,427 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (31,009 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (164,094 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 1541% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (10,841 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.83 (10,108 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.23 (8,516 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 (5,047 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (5,416 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (70,012 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 475% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 158% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (107,439 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (63,345 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (288,659 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 1343% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (184,757 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (28,595 Shilling) | 10,667 Shilling | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (8,868 Shilling) | 5,380 Shilling | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (15,836 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 337% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €591 (1,558,720 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (185 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (162,692 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 225% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (15,836 Shilling) | 4,359 Shilling | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,137 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 123% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,761,871 Shilling
(€2,183)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,580,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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