Cost of living
Chitungwiza compared to Gweru
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Overview comparison
ChitungwizaGweru
Consumer prices in Gweru are roughly 4% higher than in Chitungwiza.
Cost of living
| Item | Chitungwiza | Gweru |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,036 | 886 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,317 | 2,491 |
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| Without rent one person | 444 | 487 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,643 | 1,450 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 380.59 | 281.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 905.03 | 781.73 |
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| Food person | 309 | 344 |
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| Food family | 887 | 1,096 |
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| Transport person | 102.18 | 64.99 |
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| Transport family | 224.76 | 183.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.27 years | 65.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chitungwiza | Gweru |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.8 | 7.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.62 | 59.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.12 | 5.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 | 1.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.26 | 2.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 0.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chitungwiza | Gweru |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 364.89 | 171.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 215.89 | 133.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 861.06 | 578.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 534.88 | 592.43 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.2 | 35.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.07 | 41.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 139.74 | 99.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chitungwiza | Gweru |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.76 | 17.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,121 | 1,331 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,331 | 1,791 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.3% | 27.91% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.71 | 18.92 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chitungwiza | Gweru |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.11 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.97 | 10.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.3 | 5.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.08 | 5.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | Chitungwiza | Gweru |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.48 | 41.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.71 | 9.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 37.72 | 28.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.41 | 5.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.33 | 17.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 30.68 | 29.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 297.74 | 217.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,273 | 9,313 |
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