Cost of living
Midlands compared to Mashonaland Central
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Overview comparison
MidlandsMashonaland Central
Consumer prices in Midlands are roughly 3% higher than in Mashonaland Central.
Cost of living
| Item | Midlands | Mashonaland Central |
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| Total with rent one person | 968 | 1,041 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,946 | 2,715 |
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| Without rent one person | 450 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,436 | 1,610 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 295.56 | 477.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 845.28 | 934.43 |
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| Food person | 319 | 369 |
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| Food family | 925 | 913 |
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| Transport person | 54.02 | 201.71 |
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| Transport family | 131.7 | 402.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.2 years | 76.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Midlands | Mashonaland Central |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.96 | 8.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 55.5 | 61.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.17 | 5.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 1.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.65 | 2.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.77 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Midlands | Mashonaland Central |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 233.35 | 327.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 167.83 | 250.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 542.46 | 765.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 490.27 | 641.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.97 | 30.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.9 | 46.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 124.5 | 100.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Midlands | Mashonaland Central |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.16 | 14.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,021 | 1,154 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,764 | 1,436 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.75 | 1.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.91% | 45.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.08 | 20.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Midlands | Mashonaland Central |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.78 | 1.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.8 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.53 | 7.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.06 | 6.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.69 | 5.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Midlands | Mashonaland Central |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 61.77 | 66.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.12 | 10.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.32 | 40.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.16 | 7.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.63 | 20.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 27.18 | 41.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 212.61 | 295.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,366 | 7,874 |
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