- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United Kingdom
- Bulawayo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (£4.67) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.22 (£3.28) | £5.50 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (£2.20) | £3.36 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.21 (£0.94) | £0.80 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.72 (£1.33) | £2.15 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.11 (£0.86) | £1.42 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.36) | £4.91 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.63 (£1.27) | £1.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (£1.23) | £0.81 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.13 (£0.88) | £1.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $7 (£5.58) | £7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (£1.51) | £1.80 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (£0.78) | £0.71 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $610 (£474) | £1,307 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $344 (£267) | £1,091 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $44 (£34) | £186 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $432 (£335) | £686 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $254 (£197) | £568 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $28 (£22) | £154 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $21 (£16) | £22 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $574 (£446) | £351 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $202 (£157) | £80 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (£5.05) | £8 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $1.86 (£1.44) | £12 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£36) | £67 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $26 (£21) | £32 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $58 (£45) | £60 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $51 (£39) | £64 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $13,094 (£10,170) | £17,989 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.39 (£1.08) | £1.14 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (£25) | £60 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (£7) | £18 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $1.87 (£1.46) | £3.17 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.44 (£4.22) | £5.88 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (£17) | £73 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.92 (£3.04) | £2.55 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.82 (£1.41) | £1.49 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $1.62 (£1.26) | £3.31 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (£1.52) | £1.53 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.91 (£0.70) | £1.81 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.41 (£3.43) | £15 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (£13) | £35 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $7 (£5.38) | £18 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (£8) | £67 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (£37) | £56 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.31 (£3.34) | £7 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.11 (£1.64) | £2.76 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (£1.48) | £3.68 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $80 (£62) | £122 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.16) | £0.04 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (£19) | £37 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.31 (£1.80) | £9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 490 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.777
GBP
/
USD
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,055
($2,646)
in Bulawayo.
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