Cost of living in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 61% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 152% | |||
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| Food in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 152% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (42,136 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 371% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (33,032 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.25 (16,185 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (3,603 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.77 (11,615 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.04 (9,370 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (31,166 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (6,095 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (3,789 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.62 (8,058 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (38,161 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 (8,673 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (5,074 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,143 (3,520,923 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €991 (3,051,703 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (308,005 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €748 (2,305,078 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €562 (1,732,101 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €53 (163,451 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (87,549 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (1,540,023 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (413,037 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.53 (10,885 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (92,985 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (307,887 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €53 (161,998 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (290,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €138 (426,201 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,261 (71,644,630 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 (6,831 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 (265,862 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €33 (100,632 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 40% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Mariehamn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (25,699 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (159,773 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 (12,817 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (13,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (11,331 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.29 (7,055 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.31 (10,181 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (75,847 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 1367% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Mariehamn (Aland Islands) is 70% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mariehamn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (148,726 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (77,743 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (221,533 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (255,869 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (39,670 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (13,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (20,067 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 347% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (1,694,025 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (308 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (174,956 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (26,580 Shilling) | 5,800 Shilling | + 358% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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