Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (34,276 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 230% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (19,642 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.56 (9,033 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (2,387 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.78 (7,059 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.38 (3,495 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (13,238 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (5,072 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (2,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (1,889 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.51 (13,979 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (4,837 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (2,161 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 90% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,050 (2,667,077 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €668 (1,696,228 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (228,205 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €675 (1,715,188 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €460 (1,167,020 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €66 (167,272 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (77,325 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €344 (873,871 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (210,043 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.83 (12,269 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (25,113 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (185,517 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (85,774 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (201,982 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (211,444 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,598 (49,762,979 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (3,370 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (75,924 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (38,357 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.96 (15,133 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (20,273 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 103% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (151,831 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 123% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.34 (8,481 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (5,836 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (6,962 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (3,007 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (3,374 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (30,511 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 490% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (68,021 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (38,932 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (144,350 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (93,217 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (24,122 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (6,942 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.55 (9,003 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 101% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €420 (1,067,674 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (505 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (123,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (12,624 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 141% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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