Cost of living in Marondera is 44% higher than in Manzini (without rent).
Rent in Marondera is 135% more expensive than in Manzini.
Cost of living including rent in Marondera is 76% higher than in Manzini.
Food in Marondera is 76% more expensive than in Manzini.
Transport in Marondera is 6% cheaper than in Manzini.
| Marondera | Manzini | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Marondera | Manzini | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.5 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.56 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 2 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 0.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.19 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.19 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.04 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.26 $ | 2.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.9 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.9 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.61 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.9 $ | 26.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.7 $ | 20.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.01 $ | 4.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.6 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.69 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.7 $ | 65.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
124 $ | 29.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 213 $ | 78.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 506 $ | 265 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 261 $ | 131 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 727 $ | 354 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,173 $ | 352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,423 $ | 265 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 341 $ | 383 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.07 % | 10.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.4 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.96 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Haircut | 6.92 $ | 4.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.1 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.3 $ | 52.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 247 $ | 130 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,715 $ | 5,117 $ |