Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 45% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 90% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (43,044 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (25,348 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 (14,168 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (2,952 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (10,262 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (7,938 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (17,482 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (5,843 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (4,089 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (6,514 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (20,323 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (5,107 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (2,565 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 57% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,557 (3,949,449 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,292 (3,276,751 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (266,599 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (2,023,779 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (1,576,739 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (189,224 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (53,701 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €441 (1,118,709 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (336,200 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (19,794 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (35,950 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (223,703 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (83,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (249,432 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (266,416 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 11% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,345 (69,355,671 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (4,200 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (166,872 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (42,755 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (13,216 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (21,281 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (62,604 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (11,735 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (11,556 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (10,686 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (5,523 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (6,675 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (55,059 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 965% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (93,364 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (56,025 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (199,282 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (165,450 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (26,211 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (8,295 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (15,135 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 237% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (1,223,899 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (593 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (115,497 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (21,923 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 318% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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