Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 69% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Palma de Mallorca | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (35,832 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 245% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (24,901 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.05 (10,315 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (2,683 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.87 (9,856 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.96 (5,002 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (19,521 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (5,155 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (3,720 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (2,419 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (17,889 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (5,041 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (2,733 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 141% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 44% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Palma de Mallorca | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,144 (2,914,131 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 (2,340,917 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (436,983 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €735 (1,873,271 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €619 (1,578,139 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (279,796 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (100,467 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €384 (978,109 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (202,410 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (14,309 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (30,012 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Palma de Mallorca | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (230,191 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (99,019 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (247,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (226,183 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) 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 | €25,396 (64,697,133 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (4,838 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (69,793 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (44,852 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.75 (12,104 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 (13,093 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (130,957 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.44 (13,856 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (6,929 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.91 (4,875 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (5,164 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (4,712 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (43,997 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 751% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Palma de Mallorca | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (71,542 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (36,635 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (127,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (117,009 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (34,037 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 159% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (9,709 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.38 (11,155 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 149% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (1,216,334 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (507 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 (182,766 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 (11,957 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 128% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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