- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- Tanzania
- Mariehamn
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mariehamn, Aland Islands compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 146% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (25,987 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (20,790 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (15,592 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2,666 Shilling | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (6,757 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (10,395 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (15,592 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (7,796 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (2,079 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (5,197 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (25,987 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (7,796 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (5,197 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 488% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 40% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (2,598,710 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (2,208,903 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (259,871 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (2,208,903 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (1,299,355 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (129,935 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (64,968 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (1,299,355 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (389,806 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (7,796 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (103,948 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 (259,871 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (129,935 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (259,871 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (467,768 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1771% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 201% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (70,165,160 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (4,288 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (129,935 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 333% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (49,618 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 134% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (25,987 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (259,871 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 2499% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (9,745 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (7,796 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (4,938 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (7,796 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (77,961 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 540% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 141% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (103,948 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (57,172 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (311,845 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (207,897 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 326% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (38,981 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (12,994 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €9 (23,388 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | + 545% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 250,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 134 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (155,923 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 212% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (20,790 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 416% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 111% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 5,708,368 Shilling
(€2,197)
in Mariehamn
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,700,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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