Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 39% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 113% | |||
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| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 113% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (44,820 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 401% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (23,881 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.95 (14,130 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (3,993 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.75 (13,547 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (4,846 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (20,025 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.58 (4,504 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.02 (2,919 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (4,075 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (36,331 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.07 (5,900 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (2,769 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 23% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €802 (2,288,243 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €567 (1,616,514 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (387,712 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €507 (1,446,679 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €377 (1,074,315 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (349,473 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (48,495 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (971,171 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (364,555 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (27,302 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (19,623 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (219,536 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (98,553 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (271,129 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (293,205 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,225 (60,559,736 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (5,158 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €24 (68,956 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (60,398 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 34% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.16 (11,873 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (23,671 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (127,024 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (9,990 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (9,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.10 (11,698 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (5,503 Shilling) | 6,342 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.08 (8,786 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (33,624 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 550% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 35% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (99,527 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (47,815 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (120,103 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (129,269 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (32,127 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.49 (12,820 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.61 (13,154 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 193% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (1,284,194 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.51 (1,467 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (107,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.44 (12,672 Shilling) | 5,800 Shilling | + 118% | |
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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 143 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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