Cost of living in Chinhoyi is 39% higher than in Arusha (without rent).
Rent in Chinhoyi is 75% more expensive than in Arusha.
Cost of living including rent in Chinhoyi is 53% higher than in Arusha.
Food in Chinhoyi is 56% more expensive than in Arusha.
Transport in Chinhoyi is 18% cheaper than in Arusha.
| Chinhoyi | Arusha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chinhoyi | Arusha | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.49 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.08 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.12 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.08 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.47 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.97 $ | 7.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.24 $ | 1.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.85 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.1 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.9 $ | 14.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 34.8 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.3 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.56 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.68 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.53 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 34 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.7 $ | 52.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
125 $ | 72.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 92.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 536 $ | 320 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 240 $ | 149 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 693 $ | 288 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,271 $ | 12,914 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,515 $ | 5,837 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 332 $ | 201 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.98 % | 15.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.8 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Haircut | 6.9 $ | 2.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.8 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18 $ | 12.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 248 $ | 110 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,836 $ | 5,043 $ |