- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United States
- Mutare
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mutare, Zimbabwe compared to Albany, New York, United States
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Food | ||||
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Food in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $14 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.51 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.87 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | $2.54 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.74 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.04 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.59 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.08 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.74 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.98 | - | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is 32% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $200 | $1,463 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,143 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $141 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $889 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $731 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $20 | $126 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $44 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $303 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $130 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $9 | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $41 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $82 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $82 | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is 1% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $24,752 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.67 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $60 | $61 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.26 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.32 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $23 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $47 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $96 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.38 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $40 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is 17% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,200
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,481
in Mutare.
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