Cost of living
Matabeleland South compared to Mutare
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Overview comparison
Matabeleland SouthMutare
Consumer prices in Mutare are roughly 17% higher than in Matabeleland South.
Cost of living
| Item | Matabeleland South | Mutare |
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| Total with rent one person | 556 | 578 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,981 | 1,679 |
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| Without rent one person | 374 | 449 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,066 | 1,158 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 292.17 | 254.06 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 502.95 | 412.37 |
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| Food person | 324 | 261 |
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| Food family | 640 | 739 |
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| Transport person | 58.03 | 71.54 |
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| Transport family | 129.71 | 159.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.82 years | 82.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Matabeleland South | Mutare |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.56 | 2.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34 | 52.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.12 | 3.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.03 | 1.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Matabeleland South | Mutare |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 252.36 | 192.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 127.37 | 191.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 530.92 | 591.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 383.56 | 270.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.39 | 33.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.5 | 49.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.78 | 48.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Matabeleland South | Mutare |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.71 | 16.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,369 | 278 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 898 | 1,608 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.39% | 28.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.51 | 21.98 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Matabeleland South | Mutare |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 0.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 1.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.69 | 3.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.59 | 3.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.43 | 4.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Matabeleland South | Mutare |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.94 | 45.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.18 | 11.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.25 | 30.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.68 | 8.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.77 | 18.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.84 | 31.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 175.34 | 52.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,148 | 7,888 |
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