- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United States
- Bulawayo
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 38% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6 | $12 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.55 | $6 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 | $4.43 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 | $0.81 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.94 | $2.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.02 | $3.41 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $5.82 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.55 | $2.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.52 | $1.37 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.18 | $2.58 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $8 | $14 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 | $1.83 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.92 | $1.76 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 49% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $655 | $1,248 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $428 | $819 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $51 | $157 | - 68% | |
| 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 | $284 | $563 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $30 | $99 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $21 | $33 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $580 | $347 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 | $83 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 | $8 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $1.77 | $15 | - 88% | |
| 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 | - 4% | |
| 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 | $68 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $49 | $94 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 10% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $15,333 | $22,686 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 | $0.56 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 | $42 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 | $12 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 44% 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 | $65 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.50 | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.37 | $3.01 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.04 | $4.51 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.56 | $3.23 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.20 | $1.74 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.77 | $15 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 40% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 | $30 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $7 | $20 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $10 | $138 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 | $64 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $3.29 | $7 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $1.91 | $4.10 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.78 | $4.89 | - 64% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $683 | $482 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 | $0.56 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 | $45 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $2.31 | $5.92 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 441 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) is 36% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,700
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,367
in Bulawayo.
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