- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- United States
- Mutare
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mutare, Zimbabwe compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.69 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.92 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.83 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $2.55 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.93 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.07 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.77 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.24 | - | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is 33% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $200 | $1,364 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,014 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $121 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $876 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $651 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $20 | $137 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $44 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $341 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $9 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $42 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $39 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $82 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $74 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is 2% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,529 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.61 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 | $62 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| 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) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $6.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.09 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.63 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.85 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $44 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $158 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $82 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.14 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.72 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $224 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mutare (Zimbabwe) is 18% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,900
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,206
in Mutare.
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