Cost of living in Stone Town is 42% lower than in Chinhoyi (without rent).
Rent in Stone Town is 11% more expensive than in Chinhoyi.
Cost of living including rent in Stone Town is 19% lower than in Chinhoyi.
Food in Stone Town is 42% cheaper than in Chinhoyi.
Transport in Stone Town is 58% cheaper than in Chinhoyi.
| Stone Town | Chinhoyi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Stone Town | Chinhoyi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.06 $ | 8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.5 $ | 55 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.25 $ | 6.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.42 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.79 $ | 1.24 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.5 $ | 37.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.78 $ | 20.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.6 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.12 $ | 7.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.3 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.02 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 1.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.2 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.1 $ | 53.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.9 $ | 125 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 338 $ | 199 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 347 $ | 536 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 365 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 386 $ | 693 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 17,934 $ | 1,271 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,852 $ | 1,515 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 223 $ | 332 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.86 % | 14.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.4 $ | 54.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.38 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 1.77 $ | 6.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 36.8 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.2 $ | 18 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 264 $ | 248 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,409 $ | 8,836 $ |