Cost of living in Al-Fashir is 10% lower than in Bulawayo (without rent).
Rent in Al-Fashir is 74% more expensive than in Bulawayo.
Cost of living including rent in Al-Fashir is 23% higher than in Bulawayo.
Food in Al-Fashir is 12% more expensive than in Bulawayo.
Transport in Al-Fashir is 58% cheaper than in Bulawayo.
| Al-Fashir | Bulawayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al-Fashir | Bulawayo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.89 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.1 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.45 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.99 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.4 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.43 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.48 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.81 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.07 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.39 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.5 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.9 $ | 22.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.57 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.82 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.6 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.6 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59 $ | 93.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 362 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 599 $ | 335 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 661 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,082 $ | 391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 905 $ | 2,102 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 671 $ | 3,800 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 180 $ | 235 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.93 % | 14.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.3 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.56 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Haircut | 3.39 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.6 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28 $ | 30.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.5 $ | 201 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,930 $ | 8,708 $ |