- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United Kingdom
- Bulawayo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (£4.50) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.55 (£3.24) | £5.50 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (£1.90) | £3.42 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (£0.88) | £0.81 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.85 (£1.32) | £2.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.10 (£0.79) | £1.37 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.16) | £4.65 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.72 (£1.23) | £1.77 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (£0.92) | £0.79 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.09 (£0.77) | £1.64 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $7 (£4.97) | £7 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.11 (£1.50) | £1.76 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (£0.62) | £0.76 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $633 (£451) | £1,307 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $368 (£262) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (£41) | £181 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $459 (£327) | £686 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $281 (£200) | £568 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $45 (£32) | £117 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $20 (£14) | £22 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $529 (£376) | £356 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 (£130) | £79 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.00 (£2.85) | £8 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $1.64 (£1.17) | £12 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (£26) | £67 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (£19) | £32 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (£51) | £60 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $49 (£35) | £64 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $15,333 (£10,917) | £17,989 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.40 (£0.99) | £1.14 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (£23) | £60 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.08 (£2.91) | £3.17 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.34 (£3.80) | £5.88 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (£17) | £61 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.50 (£3.20) | £2.60 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.39 (£1.70) | £1.39 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.83 (£2.01) | £3.06 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (£1.59) | £1.57 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.16 (£0.82) | £1.96 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.41 (£3.85) | £15 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (£13) | £36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $7 (£4.93) | £18 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (£7) | £68 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (£36) | £56 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.44 (£2.45) | £7 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.93 (£1.37) | £2.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 (£1.30) | £4.24 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $683 (£487) | £401 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.14) | £0.04 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (£23) | £37 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.22 (£1.58) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.712
GBP
/
USD
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Cost of living in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,809
($2,541)
in Bulawayo.
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