- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- Tanzania
- Mariehamn
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mariehamn, Aland Islands compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 143% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (30,360 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (21,120 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (15,840 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (3,960 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (6,864 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (10,560 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (15,840 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (7,920 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (2,112 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (5,240 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (33,000 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (7,920 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (5,280 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 468% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 35% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (2,639,966 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (2,243,971 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (263,997 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (2,045,974 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (1,319,983 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (131,998 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (65,999 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (1,319,983 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (395,995 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (7,920 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (105,599 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 24% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (263,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (118,798 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (230,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (475,194 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1801% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 84% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (71,279,080 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (4,356 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (105,599 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (50,406 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 97% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (26,400 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (263,997 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (13,200 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (9,900 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (7,920 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (5,016 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (7,920 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (79,199 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 550% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 150% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (105,599 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (58,079 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (316,796 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 1484% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (211,197 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (35,640 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (13,200 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (19,800 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 440% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (158,398 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 217% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (19,800 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 88% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 6,141,870 Shilling
(€2,326)
in Mariehamn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,270,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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