- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United States
- Bulawayo
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 | $13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.55 | $7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 | $4.41 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 | $0.85 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.85 | $2.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.10 | $3.45 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $5.74 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.72 | $3.12 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 | $1.64 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.09 | $2.75 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $7 | $13 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.11 | $1.83 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.87 | $1.55 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $633 | $983 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $368 | $769 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $58 | $158 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $459 | $885 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $281 | $563 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $45 | $99 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $20 | $32 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $529 | $356 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $182 | $85 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.00 | $8 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $1.64 | $15 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 22% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 | $38 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $27 | $36 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 | $70 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $49 | $95 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 13% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $15,333 | $22,205 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.40 | $0.61 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 | $43 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 | $14 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 43% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.08 | $6 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.34 | $11 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $24 | $61 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.50 | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.39 | $3.06 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.83 | $4.18 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 | $3.23 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.16 | $1.43 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.41 | $16 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 43% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $18 | $32 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $7 | $19 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 | $139 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 | $66 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.44 | $7 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.93 | $4.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.83 | $5.01 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $683 | $433 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 | $0.56 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 | $46 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.22 | $6 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 309 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 37% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,900
in Bulawayo.
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