Cost of living in Tallinn (Estonia) is 32% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Tallinn (Estonia) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tallinn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (24,551 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 137% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (19,717 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.71 (6,901 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (2,091 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.10 (7,881 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (6,162 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (12,887 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (3,570 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.67 (1,712 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (3,088 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (22,010 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (4,770 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.67 (1,710 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 51% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Tallinn (Estonia) is 43% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tallinn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,085 (2,759,041 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €708 (1,799,750 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €303 (770,149 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 372% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €663 (1,686,471 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €459 (1,167,248 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €119 (301,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (47,325 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €325 (827,171 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (406,253 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (20,454 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (26,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tallinn (Estonia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tallinn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (223,449 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (92,858 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (252,147 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (271,031 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Tallinn (Estonia) 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 | €20,058 (50,990,431 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (4,749 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (76,263 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €8 (19,500 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Tallinn (Estonia) is 26% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tallinn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (20,629 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (20,705 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 107% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (118,045 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (11,769 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (9,262 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (8,704 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (4,213 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (5,369 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (51,907 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 904% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Tallinn (Estonia) is 33% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Tallinn | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (78,106 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (43,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (150,715 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (173,456 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 156% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (20,586 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (8,168 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.93 (9,989 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (1,260,202 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.05 (127 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (131,772 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (13,222 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 152% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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