Cost of living
South Africa compared to Zimbabwe
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Zimbabwe are roughly 20% higher than in South Africa.
Cost of living
| Item | South Africa | Zimbabwe |
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| Total with rent one person | 981 | 823 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,136 | 1,932 |
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| Without rent one person | 523 | 573 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,266 | 1,922 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 403.47 | 402.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 989.96 | 723.21 |
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| Food person | 313 | 333 |
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| Food family | 725 | 826 |
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| Transport person | 119.7 | 122.62 |
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| Transport family | 300.67 | 445.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.73 years | 56.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Africa | Zimbabwe |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.96 | 6.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.97 | 56.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.79 | 5.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 | 1.85 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 3.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Africa | Zimbabwe |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 486.65 | 181.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 296.11 | 178.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 769.62 | 535.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 708.84 | 418.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.88 | 39.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.45 | 54.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.59 | 128.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Africa | Zimbabwe |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.18 | 15.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,348 | 1,363 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 998 | 1,413 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 0.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.07% | 34.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.95 | 24.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Africa | Zimbabwe |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 1.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.87 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.51 | 2.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 10.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 6.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.79 | 6.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.52 |
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Other
| Item | South Africa | Zimbabwe |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.61 | 41.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.28 | 9 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.25 | 31.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.61 | 5.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.91 | 22.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.81 | 32.33 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 198.35 | 231.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,295 | 8,582 |
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