Cost of living in Kwekwe is 40% higher than in Palapye (without rent).
Rent in Kwekwe is 20% more expensive than in Palapye.
Cost of living including rent in Kwekwe is 32% higher than in Palapye.
Food in Kwekwe is 56% more expensive than in Palapye.
Transport in Kwekwe is 18% more expensive than in Palapye.
| Kwekwe | Palapye | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kwekwe | Palapye | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.98 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.9 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.46 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.08 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.17 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.09 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.02 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.04 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.24 $ | 3.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 32.1 $ | 23.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.6 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 19.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.6 $ | 19.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.31 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.85 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.71 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.45 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.4 $ | 21.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.3 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
124 $ | 87.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 108 $ | 111 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 805 $ | 282 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 134 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 599 $ | 347 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,362 $ | 3,807 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,643 $ | 938 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 302 $ | 1,261 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.13 % | 9.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.3 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.91 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Haircut | 6.47 $ | 6.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.7 $ | 66.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.2 $ | 35.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 247 $ | 68.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,757 $ | 3,828 $ |