Cost of living
Matabeleland North compared to Chitungwiza
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Overview comparison
Matabeleland NorthChitungwiza
Consumer prices in Chitungwiza are roughly 30% higher than in Matabeleland North.
Cost of living
| Item | Matabeleland North | Chitungwiza |
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| Total with rent one person | 599 | 1,036 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,973 | 2,317 |
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| Without rent one person | 319 | 444 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,332 | 1,643 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 273.85 | 380.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 609.93 | 905.03 |
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| Food person | 319 | 309 |
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| Food family | 689 | 887 |
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| Transport person | 51.08 | 102.18 |
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| Transport family | 134.66 | 224.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.89 years | 65.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matabeleland North | Chitungwiza |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.16 | 8.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.57 | 52.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.89 | 4.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 | 1.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.58 | 2.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matabeleland North | Chitungwiza |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.34 | 364.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.14 | 215.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 593.58 | 861.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 349.14 | 534.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.73 | 29.2 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.79 | 50.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 88.38 | 139.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matabeleland North | Chitungwiza |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.08 | 11.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,783 | 1,121 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,030 | 1,331 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 1.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.11% | 39.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.32 | 23.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matabeleland North | Chitungwiza |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.73 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.96 | 2.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.52 | 10.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.93 | 6.3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.95 | 7.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.27 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Matabeleland North | Chitungwiza |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.23 | 58.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.67 | 9.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.25 | 37.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.28 | 7.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.12 | 19.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.06 | 30.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 157.89 | 297.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,149 | 8,273 |
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