Cost of living
Matabeleland South compared to Bulawayo Province
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Overview comparison
Matabeleland SouthBulawayo Province
Consumer prices in Bulawayo Province are roughly 30% higher than in Matabeleland South.
Cost of living
| Item | Matabeleland South | Bulawayo Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 556 | 663 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,981 | 1,798 |
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| Without rent one person | 374 | 389 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,066 | 1,230 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 292.17 | 422.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 502.95 | 655.99 |
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| Food person | 324 | 377 |
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| Food family | 640 | 857 |
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| Transport person | 58.03 | 62.04 |
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| Transport family | 129.71 | 150.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.82 years | 75.83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matabeleland South | Bulawayo Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.56 | 9.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34 | 65.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.12 | 5.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 | 1.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.03 | 2.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matabeleland South | Bulawayo Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 252.36 | 186.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 127.37 | 239.23 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 530.92 | 780.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 383.56 | 514.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.39 | 35.5 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.5 | 64.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.78 | 107.58 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matabeleland South | Bulawayo Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.71 | 16.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,369 | 1,278 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 898 | 1,762 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.39% | 33.43% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.51 | 24.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matabeleland South | Bulawayo Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 2.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.69 | 10.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.59 | 6.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.43 | 7.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Matabeleland South | Bulawayo Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.94 | 63.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.18 | 10.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.25 | 30.85 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.68 | 6.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.77 | 17.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.84 | 34.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 175.34 | 291.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,148 | 8,023 |
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