Cost of living in Paris (France) is 97% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | + 185% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 185% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Paris | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (65,415 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 632% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (32,837 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 239% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (21,294 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (4,118 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.56 (15,368 Shilling) | 4,041 Shilling | + 280% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (9,920 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 378% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (20,036 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (6,143 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 (6,410 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 252% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (7,207 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 132% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (25,193 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (6,516 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (3,340 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 194% | |
Housing | + 165% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 165% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Paris | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,100 (8,562,964 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 660% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,452 (6,772,863 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (517,402 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,741 (4,808,354 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 255% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,351 (3,730,416 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 358% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (269,818 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (77,794 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (937,502 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (391,612 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (29,103 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (48,752 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (279,935 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (107,840 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (276,395 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (338,867 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 18% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,444 (73,034,365 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (5,458 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 121% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (226,131 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (53,784 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (9,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (17,881 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (87,489 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (12,266 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (10,106 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (10,354 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (7,856 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (7,084 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (55,379 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 971% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 76% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Paris | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (132,115 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 305% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (72,824 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (287,552 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (277,311 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 309% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (36,074 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 174% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.52 (15,251 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (21,160 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 372% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (1,307,279 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (838 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (108,046 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (31,262 Shilling) | 5,248 Shilling | + 496% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 523 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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