Cost of living in Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) is 42% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.00 | $10 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $3.00 | $7 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.00 | $3.25 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.29 | $0.72 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.40 | $2.60 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.10 | $2.49 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $4.93 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.70 | $3.00 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 | $1.22 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 | $1.75 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $6.00 | $8 | - 25% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.25 | $1.82 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.33 | $1.81 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) is 4% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,164 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $40 | $138 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $500 | $806 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $250 | $650 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $50 | $117 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 | $36 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen TV | $600 | $434 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $300 | $134 | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 | $8 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $18 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) is in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 | $40 | ||
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $93 | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) is 15% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.40 | $0.59 | + 136% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) is 32% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.08 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $25 | $87 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.78 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.71 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.34 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.95 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) is 6% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $37 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $40 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $3.97 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 | $35 | - 43% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) is 12% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,918
in Zvishavane District.
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