- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Tanzania
- Helsinki
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsinki, Finland compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 129% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (27,478 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 306% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (18,247 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.10 (12,728 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (2,719 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (5,046 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (7,094 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (9,980 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (5,920 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (4,646 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.68 (6,695 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (24,980 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.74 (6,841 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (5,546 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 528% | |
| 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 (4,885,077 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,275 (3,185,008 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (212,659 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,027 (2,565,293 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €798 (1,992,191 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €43 (106,329 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (46,364 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €427 (1,067,774 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (378,973 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (16,520 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €27 (66,255 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (215,282 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (80,887 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (256,160 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (363,793 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1355% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 180% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (62,451,131 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (3,872 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (123,653 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 312% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (53,663 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 75% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (18,387 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (29,348 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (145,778 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 1358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.89 (9,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (9,416 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (8,154 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (4,833 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (5,328 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (62,176 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 410% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is 162% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (92,964 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (59,953 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 (252,048 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (174,863 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (26,251 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (8,393 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (14,988 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 313% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €189 (472,550 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (175 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (153,980 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 208% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (14,988 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 118% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,983,766 Shilling
(€2,395)
in Helsinki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,740,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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