- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- Tanzania
- Mariehamn
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mariehamn, Aland Islands compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 152% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (26,726 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (21,381 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (16,035 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2,666 Shilling | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (6,949 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (10,690 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (16,035 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (8,018 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (2,138 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (5,345 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (26,726 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (8,018 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (5,345 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 505% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 42% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (2,672,565 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (2,271,680 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (267,257 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (2,271,680 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (1,336,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (133,628 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (66,814 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (1,336,283 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (400,885 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (8,018 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (106,903 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 26% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (267,257 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (133,628 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (267,257 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (481,062 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1824% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 208% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (72,159,263 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (4,410 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (133,628 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 345% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (51,028 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 137% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (26,726 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (267,257 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 2573% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (10,022 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (8,018 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (5,078 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (8,018 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (80,177 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 558% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 145% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (106,903 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (58,796 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (320,708 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (213,805 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 339% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (40,088 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (13,363 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €9 (24,053 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 564% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (160,354 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 221% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (21,381 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 431% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 115% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,238,295 Shilling
(€1,960)
in Mariehamn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,440,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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