- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United Kingdom
- Bulawayo
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 25% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 (£4.63) | £5.56 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.22 (£3.26) | £5.33 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.83 (£2.18) | £3.39 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.21 (£0.93) | £0.73 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.72 (£1.32) | £2.69 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.11 (£0.85) | £1.31 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.32) | £3.00 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.63 (£1.26) | £1.80 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (£1.23) | £1.14 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.13 (£0.87) | £0.99 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $7 (£5.54) | £6 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (£1.50) | £2.20 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (£0.77) | £0.95 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 63% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $610 (£471) | £1,238 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $344 (£265) | £1,048 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $44 (£34) | £272 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $432 (£333) | £600 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $254 (£196) | £450 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $28 (£22) | £250 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $21 (£16) | £23 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $574 (£443) | £359 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $202 (£156) | £85 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (£5.01) | £6.00 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $1.86 (£1.43) | £12 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 33% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (£35) | £71 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $26 (£20) | £28 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $58 (£45) | £46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $51 (£39) | £72 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 31% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $13,094 (£10,099) | £19,773 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.39 (£1.07) | £1.32 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (£25) | £35 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (£7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 6% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $1.87 (£1.44) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.44 (£4.19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (£17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $3.92 (£3.02) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $1.82 (£1.40) | £1.02 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $1.62 (£1.25) | £1.60 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.96 (£1.51) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.91 (£0.70) | £1.25 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.41 (£3.40) | £10 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 36% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $17 (£13) | £26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $7 (£5.34) | £12 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 (£8) | £33 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $47 (£36) | £56 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.31 (£3.32) | £6 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.11 (£1.63) | £3.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.91 (£1.47) | £3.87 | - 62% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $80 (£62) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (£0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (£19) | £42 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.31 (£1.78) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 41% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,180
($2,826)
in Bulawayo.
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