Cost of living
Matabeleland North compared to Mashonaland East
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Overview comparison
Matabeleland NorthMashonaland East
Consumer prices in Mashonaland East are roughly 39% higher than in Matabeleland North.
Cost of living
| Item | Matabeleland North | Mashonaland East |
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| Total with rent one person | 599 | 937 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,973 | 3,004 |
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| Without rent one person | 319 | 629 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,332 | 1,438 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 273.85 | 447.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 609.93 | 772.88 |
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| Food person | 319 | 348 |
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| Food family | 689 | 998 |
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| Transport person | 51.08 | 153.5 |
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| Transport family | 134.66 | 455.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.89 years | 76.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matabeleland North | Mashonaland East |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.16 | 7.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.57 | 52.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.89 | 5.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 | 2.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.58 | 3.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matabeleland North | Mashonaland East |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.34 | 354.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 142.14 | 296.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 593.58 | 1,048.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 349.14 | 559.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 37.73 | 35.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.79 | 44.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 88.38 | 107.16 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matabeleland North | Mashonaland East |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.08 | 16.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,783 | 1,533 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,030 | 1,216 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.11% | 37.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.32 | 19.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 1.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matabeleland North | Mashonaland East |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 1.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.73 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.96 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.52 | 9.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.93 | 6.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.95 | 6.91 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.27 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.58 |
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Other
| Item | Matabeleland North | Mashonaland East |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.23 | 59.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.67 | 8.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.25 | 34.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.28 | 6.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.12 | 15.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.06 | 29.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 157.89 | 275.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,149 | 10,149 |
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