Cost of living in Masvingo is 31% higher than in Goodlands (without rent).
Rent in Masvingo is 17% cheaper than in Goodlands.
Cost of living including rent in Masvingo is 9% higher than in Goodlands.
Food in Masvingo is 17% more expensive than in Goodlands.
Transport in Masvingo is 198% more expensive than in Goodlands.
| Masvingo | Goodlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Masvingo | Goodlands | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.28 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 54.8 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.05 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.1 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.75 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.18 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.11 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.92 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.06 $ | 9.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.24 $ | 6.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.66 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 20.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.9 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.62 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.68 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.41 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.9 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.1 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
125 $ | 33.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 272 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 151 $ | 568 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 54.1 $ | 383 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 306 $ | 666 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,201 $ | 1,136 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 578 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 291 $ | 510 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.14 % | 6.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.9 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.92 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Haircut | 6.38 $ | 8.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35 $ | 91.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.2 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 246 $ | 220 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,800 $ | 3,926 $ |