Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 29% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 81% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (43,021 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (18,195 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.53 (14,186 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (3,465 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.42 (11,348 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (4,288 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (13,391 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (4,696 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (2,360 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (3,350 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (31,287 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (5,502 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (2,275 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 11% 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 | €696 (1,787,370 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €506 (1,298,540 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (284,464 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €488 (1,253,164 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €341 (874,520 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (195,767 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (45,650 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €314 (806,820 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (268,481 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (25,694 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.92 (15,195 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (186,914 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (82,118 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (222,430 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (233,716 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 | €20,407 (52,387,830 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (5,204 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (75,026 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (53,780 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.80 (9,750 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (22,135 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (87,372 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (8,984 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 (10,067 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (11,077 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (4,936 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.44 (6,274 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (26,481 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 412% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 25% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Thessaloniki | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (80,629 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (42,655 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (98,627 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (117,412 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (24,657 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.44 (11,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.20 (10,789 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (1,054,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.51 (1,319 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (88,900 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.49 (11,525 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 120% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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