Cost of living
Harare compared to Harare Province
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Overview comparison
HarareHarare Province
Consumer prices in Harare are roughly 3% higher than in Harare Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Harare | Harare Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,197 | 969 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,289 | 3,097 |
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| Without rent one person | 543 | 532 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,651 | 1,697 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 432.87 | 369.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 922.95 | 673.13 |
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| Food person | 302 | 343 |
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| Food family | 819 | 712 |
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| Transport person | 179.45 | 146.92 |
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| Transport family | 427.39 | 464.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.7 years | 72.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Harare | Harare Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.42 | 6.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 59.06 | 46.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.15 | 5.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 | 2.4 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.85 | 3.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Harare | Harare Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 312.83 | 381.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 315.24 | 260.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 731.55 | 781.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 677.91 | 618.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.41 | 30.28 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.1 | 53.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 136.05 | 131.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Harare | Harare Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.93 | 16.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,179 | 1,362 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,371 | 1,190 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 | 1.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.48% | 35.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.64 | 22.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.77 | 1.81 |
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Groceries
| Item | Harare | Harare Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.06 | 1.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.14 | 2.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.8 | 9.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.47 | 5.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.37 | 6.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.69 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Harare | Harare Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 74.21 | 58.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.07 | 11.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.67 | 36.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.04 | 7.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.65 | 16.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 30.4 | 38.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 287.78 | 243.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,929 | 8,121 |
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