- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United Kingdom
- Bulawayo
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 32% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (£4.51) | £4.63 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.55 (£3.24) | £4.93 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (£1.90) | £3.67 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (£0.88) | £0.81 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.85 (£1.32) | £2.67 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.10 (£0.79) | £1.31 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.17) | £5.00 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.72 (£1.23) | £2.07 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (£0.92) | £1.14 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.09 (£0.77) | £1.25 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $7 (£4.98) | £6 | - 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.11 (£1.51) | £2.25 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 (£0.62) | £1.00 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 66% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $633 (£452) | £793 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $368 (£262) | £1,510 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 (£41) | £159 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $459 (£328) | £1,458 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $281 (£201) | £397 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $45 (£32) | £250 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $20 (£14) | £23 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | $529 (£377) | £320 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 (£130) | £85 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.00 (£2.85) | £6.00 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $1.64 (£1.17) | £11 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (£26) | £71 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 (£19) | £28 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (£51) | £46 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $49 (£35) | £72 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 29% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $15,333 (£10,936) | £19,356 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.40 (£1.00) | £1.24 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (£23) | £32 | - 27% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (£7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 30% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.08 (£2.91) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.34 (£3.81) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 (£17) | £50 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.50 (£3.21) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.39 (£1.71) | £1.02 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.83 (£2.02) | £1.60 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (£1.60) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.16 (£0.82) | £1.25 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.41 (£3.86) | £10 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 36% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 (£13) | £26 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $7 (£4.94) | £12 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (£7) | £33 | - 78% | |
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) | £6 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.93 (£1.38) | £3.25 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 (£1.31) | £3.87 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $683 (£487) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (£24) | £42 | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.22 (£1.58) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 45% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,332
($1,867)
in Bulawayo.
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