Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 54% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 139% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 139% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (54,159 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 506% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (29,557 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (16,499 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (2,950 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (11,952 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (7,481 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (20,855 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (6,960 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (4,678 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (6,296 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (20,386 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (5,694 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (2,891 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 55% 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 | €1,429 (3,704,892 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,210 (3,137,527 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (238,543 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (2,278,391 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (1,495,699 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (183,823 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (47,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (1,023,082 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (365,084 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (19,003 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (38,528 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) | €80 (208,628 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (80,090 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (227,579 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (264,037 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 14% 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 | €27,449 (71,159,775 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (4,627 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (182,760 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (43,696 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 29% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.25 (13,616 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (28,270 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (64,708 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.93 (12,785 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (10,271 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (11,108 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (4,860 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.43 (8,905 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (52,950 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 924% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (95,435 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (55,469 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (202,403 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (181,455 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (27,878 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (8,828 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (15,235 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (1,251,018 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (606 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (113,088 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (25,581 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 346% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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