- Cost of Living
- Zimbabwe
- Australia
- Gweru
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gweru, Zimbabwe compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 18% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $6.00 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.00 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (AU$9) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (AU$1.95) | AU$1.50 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6.00 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (AU$1.30) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $30 (AU$39) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (AU$13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.00 (AU$3.91) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.30 (AU$1.69) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (AU$26) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.50 (AU$1.95) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.00 (AU$1.30) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 15% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (AU$1,303) | AU$1,271 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $600 (AU$782) | AU$2,559 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$645 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,290 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$860 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$215 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $25 (AU$33) | AU$55 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $1,000 (AU$1,303) | AU$668 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $300 (AU$391) | AU$100 | + 291% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $3.00 (AU$3.91) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 4% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$100 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $20 (AU$26) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (AU$117) | AU$90 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (AU$65) | AU$150 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 22% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | AU$1.31 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (AU$40) | AU$20 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $15 (AU$20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (AU$4.07) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (AU$3.91) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (AU$2.08) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 20% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (AU$26) | AU$47 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$5.00 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$4.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $10 (AU$13) | AU$52 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$20 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.303
AUD
/
USD
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Cost of living in Gweru (Zimbabwe) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,700
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$3,382
($2,596)
in Gweru.
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