Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 88% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (27,308 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (16,656 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.30 (13,409 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (2,145 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.59 (6,556 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.29 (3,266 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (12,967 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (3,783 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (4,993 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (2,443 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (15,667 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.99 (5,026 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (3,641 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €759 (1,920,609 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €536 (1,356,483 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €71 (179,032 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €597 (1,509,957 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €390 (985,424 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (247,917 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €41 (102,767 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €355 (897,909 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (170,956 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (29,691 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (24,638 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (166,494 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (60,762 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €62 (157,531 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (201,838 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 707% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 110% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €14,837 (37,534,200 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (2,523 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (104,645 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 249% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.82 (7,124 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.79 (7,058 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (178,023 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 1680% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.02 (7,634 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.27 (5,733 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (6,990 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.49 (6,297 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (4,595 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (24,210 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 105% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (67,378 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (30,462 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (212,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (131,139 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (16,317 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.71 (4,327 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.85 (7,202 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 99% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (370,014 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (525 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (97,073 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.51 (6,362 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 4,020,499 Shilling
(€1,589)
in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,440,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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