Cost of living in Chitungwiza is 29% lower than in Bata (without rent).
Rent in Chitungwiza is 22% cheaper than in Bata.
Cost of living including rent in Chitungwiza is 26% lower than in Bata.
Food in Chitungwiza is 36% cheaper than in Bata.
Transport in Chitungwiza is 61% more expensive than in Bata.
| Chitungwiza | Bata | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chitungwiza | Bata | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.01 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.4 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.03 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.12 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.12 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 8.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 6.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 3 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.26 $ | 3.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 40.7 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.1 $ | 7.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.8 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.78 $ | 5.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.7 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.66 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.55 $ | 3.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.7 $ | 192 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.7 $ | 293 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
125 $ | 17.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 231 $ | 263 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 547 $ | 469 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 299 $ | 485 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 813 $ | 707 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,289 $ | 844 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,428 $ | 644 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 363 $ | 765 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.9 % | 6.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.4 $ | 107 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Haircut | 7.06 $ | 9.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.1 $ | 144 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.1 $ | 83.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 245 $ | 68.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,717 $ | 5,675 $ |