Cost of living in Gweru is 102% higher than in El Mahalla El Kubra (without rent).
Rent in Gweru is 197% more expensive than in El Mahalla El Kubra.
Cost of living including rent in Gweru is 130% higher than in El Mahalla El Kubra.
Food in Gweru is 104% more expensive than in El Mahalla El Kubra.
Transport in Gweru is 338% more expensive than in El Mahalla El Kubra.
| Gweru | El Mahalla El Kubra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gweru | El Mahalla El Kubra | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.01 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.6 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.5 $ | 7.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.1 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ | 0.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.14 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.02 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.25 $ | 1.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.7 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.6 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 1.42 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.3 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.1 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.22 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.72 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ | 0.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.9 $ | 9.07 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.6 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
123 $ | 7.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 131 $ | 65.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 578 $ | 110 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 145 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 538 $ | 206 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,531 $ | 512 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,774 $ | 228 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 291 $ | 83.3 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.95 % | 12.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.2 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.97 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Haircut | 6.11 $ | 2.21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.7 $ | 97.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.3 $ | 23.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 247 $ | 72.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,769 $ | 625 $ |