Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 55% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 82% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milan | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (39,673 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (24,225 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (14,402 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (3,499 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (9,717 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (7,849 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (18,165 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (4,901 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (4,046 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (4,163 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (19,730 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (4,411 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (3,349 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 82% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milan | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (4,406,518 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,350 (3,324,711 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (463,341 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (2,562,162 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €916 (2,255,653 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (280,905 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (60,765 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (881,446 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (293,224 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (12,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (28,233 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milan | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (194,246 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (78,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (222,537 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (292,084 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milan | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,943 (68,808,193 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (4,594 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (88,794 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (55,354 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Milan | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (23,261 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (21,891 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (208,814 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (13,614 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (7,933 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (7,332 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (6,544 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (5,394 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (48,897 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 846% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (122,221 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (49,249 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (233,280 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (221,020 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (27,185 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.01 (4,960 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (12,644 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (1,210,561 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (422 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (172,559 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (14,426 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 175% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 193 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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