Cost of living in Gusau is 36% lower than in Chinhoyi (without rent).
Rent in Gusau is 16% cheaper than in Chinhoyi.
Cost of living including rent in Gusau is 27% lower than in Chinhoyi.
Food in Gusau is 38% cheaper than in Chinhoyi.
Transport in Gusau is 28% cheaper than in Chinhoyi.
| Gusau | Chinhoyi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gusau | Chinhoyi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.66 $ | 8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29 $ | 55 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.39 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.85 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.66 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.48 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.2 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.29 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.52 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.59 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.87 $ | 1.24 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.73 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.9 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.95 $ | 20.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 5.55 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.31 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.03 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.82 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.5 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.5 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24 $ | 53.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29 $ | 125 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 243 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 507 $ | 536 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 354 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 989 $ | 693 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,775 $ | 1,271 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,194 $ | 1,515 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 177 $ | 332 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.49 % | 14.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22 $ | 54.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.24 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 1.49 $ | 6.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.3 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.7 $ | 18 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 111 $ | 248 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,871 $ | 8,836 $ |