Cost of living in Koulikoro is 41% lower than in Bulawayo (without rent).
Rent in Koulikoro is 24% cheaper than in Bulawayo.
Cost of living including rent in Koulikoro is 34% lower than in Bulawayo.
Food in Koulikoro is 27% cheaper than in Bulawayo.
Transport in Koulikoro is 83% cheaper than in Bulawayo.
| Koulikoro | Bulawayo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Koulikoro | Bulawayo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.09 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.5 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.81 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.75 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.53 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.34 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.83 $ | 2.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.8 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.1 $ | 22.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.7 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.43 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.83 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.8 $ | 51.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.4 $ | 79.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 93.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 300 $ | 335 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 447 $ | 391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,519 $ | 2,102 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 828 $ | 3,800 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 392 $ | 235 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.63 % | 14.9 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.4 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.09 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Haircut | 3.73 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.2 $ | 56.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 30.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.3 $ | 201 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,996 $ | 8,708 $ |