Cost of living in Nice (France) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Nice (France) is 98% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nice | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (44,312 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 327% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (27,867 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 187% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.87 (14,857 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (3,565 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.26 (13,305 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (7,669 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (26,558 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (6,526 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (4,336 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (5,944 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (20,235 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (6,300 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (3,427 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 202% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Nice (France) is 68% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,721 (4,354,217 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 286% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,249 (3,158,223 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (553,407 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €899 (2,273,041 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 (1,763,948 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (397,874 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (78,226 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (954,954 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (269,050 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (24,582 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (39,835 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Nice (France) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (199,043 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (95,684 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (219,465 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (263,786 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Nice (France) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,850 (83,087,499 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (4,747 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (103,629 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (59,463 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Nice (France) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nice | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 (14,704 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (20,578 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 106% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (63,925 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (10,372 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.02 (10,162 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (10,766 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (4,730 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (5,206 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (41,364 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 700% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Nice (France) is 51% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Nice | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (97,414 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 199% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €27 (68,813 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (165,010 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (177,516 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 162% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (29,411 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 123% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (9,363 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (20,035 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 347% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (1,497,604 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (708 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (77,371 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (26,447 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 404% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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