Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 122% | |||
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| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 122% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (38,589 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (22,547 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (14,360 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.70 (5,058 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.32 (12,832 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.29 (9,778 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 371% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (19,507 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.55 (7,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (3,693 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (4,816 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (22,836 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (6,986 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (3,908 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 53% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,079 (3,206,529 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €876 (2,601,808 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (719,278 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €682 (2,026,157 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €549 (1,631,734 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €129 (384,703 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (77,525 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €315 (935,813 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (409,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.66 (13,846 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (21,707 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (291,758 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (97,906 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (261,622 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (295,060 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 10% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,070 (83,408,088 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (4,300 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (140,021 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (50,475 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 49% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Nicosia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (15,809 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (43,950 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (135,521 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.66 (13,846 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (10,687 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (10,228 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (5,480 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (7,639 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (39,554 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 665% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 44% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nicosia | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (117,913 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (58,147 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (139,928 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (184,067 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (28,533 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (10,308 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (11,937 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €691 (2,054,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (637 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (179,564 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.19 (15,425 Shilling) | 5,145 Shilling | + 200% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
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