Cost of living in Parma (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Parma (Italy) is 127% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Parma | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (43,596 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 388% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (27,503 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 184% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (13,018 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (3,398 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.30 (9,120 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 (8,962 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 332% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (23,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (6,482 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (3,955 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (4,382 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (21,537 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (6,089 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 116% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (4,383 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 286% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Parma (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €984 (2,716,489 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €605 (1,670,602 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (627,900 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 285% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €553 (1,528,429 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 815,000 Shilling | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €254 (700,140 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (60,513 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €436 (1,204,189 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (31,882 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Parma (Italy) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (226,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (83,999 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (241,623 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (360,183 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Parma (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,664 (65,356,509 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (4,342 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (82,287 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (70,088 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Parma (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10,000 Shilling | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 68,095 Shilling | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 9,453 Shilling | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 6,007 Shilling | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 3,890 Shilling | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (49,629 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 860% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Parma (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Parma | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (92,460 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (46,750 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (159,018 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (21,143 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (4,681 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (11,978 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 167% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (1,476,767 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.78 (15,953 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 204% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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