- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Tanzania
- Thessaloniki
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thessaloniki, Greece compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 66% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (31,946 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | + 311% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (15,973 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (8,985 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (2,928 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (7,986 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (3,993 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (10,649 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (3,993 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (3,727 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (2,928 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (15,973 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (4,740 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (2,130 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 12% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (1,331,068 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €400 (1,064,855 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (399,321 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €300 (798,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €250 (665,534 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (199,660 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €19 (50,581 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (1,064,855 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (289,707 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (30,016 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (16,663 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 10% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (212,971 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (93,175 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (212,971 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (212,971 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 752% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 47% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,750 (47,252,930 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (4,526 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (79,864 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (26,403 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 39% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.08 (8,202 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (22,188 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (102,024 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.80 (10,111 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (11,931 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.07 (10,847 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (5,512 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (6,158 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (24,219 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 113% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (89,933 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (42,594 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (88,813 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (106,485 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (22,352 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (9,317 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (10,649 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | + 190% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €550 (1,463,592 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (799 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 494% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (106,485 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (10,649 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 706 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2662.137
TZS
/
EUR
Do you live in Zanzibar? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 14% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is 6% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Manchester is 78% more expensive than in Manila
- Cost of living in Toronto is 27% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 92% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Chicago is about the same as in Amsterdam
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valletta (Malta)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tirana (Albania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Timisoara (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nampula (Mozambique)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
Cost of living in Thessaloniki (Greece) is 46% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 4,459,392 Shilling
(€1,675)
in Thessaloniki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,060,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
Recent Prices Added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Sacramento, California costs $60 (3 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Nashville, Tennessee costs $869 (26 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Rome costs €8 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota costs $1,118 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Dubai costs Dirham 5,083 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Abu Dhabi costs Dirham 400 (about 1 hour ago)