Cost of living
Harare Province compared to Matabeleland South
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Overview comparison
Harare ProvinceMatabeleland South
Consumer prices in Harare Province are roughly 36% higher than in Matabeleland South.
Cost of living
| Item | Harare Province | Matabeleland South |
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| Total with rent one person | 969 | 556 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,097 | 1,981 |
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| Without rent one person | 532 | 374 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,697 | 1,066 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 369.82 | 292.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 673.13 | 502.95 |
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| Food person | 343 | 324 |
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| Food family | 712 | 640 |
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| Transport person | 146.92 | 58.03 |
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| Transport family | 464.66 | 129.71 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.86 years | 67.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Harare Province | Matabeleland South |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.8 | 7.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 46.9 | 34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.72 | 6.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 | 1.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.21 | 2.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Harare Province | Matabeleland South |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 381.12 | 252.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.23 | 127.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 781.58 | 530.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 618.82 | 383.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.28 | 41.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.25 | 63.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 131.59 | 78.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Harare Province | Matabeleland South |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.16 | 9.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,362 | 2,369 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,190 | 898 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.29% | 24.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.27 | 19.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.81 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Harare Province | Matabeleland South |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 0.86 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.18 | 2.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.01 | 6.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.58 | 4.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.35 | 5.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.35 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Harare Province | Matabeleland South |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.8 | 27.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.02 | 6.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.63 | 22.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.92 | 4.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.44 | 38.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 38.75 | 64.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 243.57 | 175.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,121 | 3,148 |
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