Cost of living in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 41% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 5% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Harare (Zimbabwe) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $18 (AU$24) | AU$17 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (AU$11) | AU$13 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$5.99 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.61 (AU$2.09) | AU$1.50 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.15 (AU$4.08) | AU$4.94 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.47 (AU$3.21) | AU$5.03 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $13 (AU$17) | AU$6 | 179% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $5.23 (AU$7) | AU$4.79 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.92 (AU$2.49) | AU$3.34 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.15 (AU$1.49) | AU$5.46 | 73% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $18 (AU$24) | AU$17 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.31 (AU$3.00) | AU$2.99 | 0% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $0.80 (AU$1.04) | AU$2.35 | 56% |
| Housing in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 55% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Harare (Zimbabwe) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,073 (AU$1,393) | AU$4,430 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $961 (AU$1,247) | AU$2,794 | 55% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $141 (AU$182) | AU$520 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $931 (AU$1,209) | AU$2,647 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $506 (AU$657) | AU$1,873 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $103 (AU$133) | AU$297 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $50 (AU$64) | AU$70 | 8% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $479 (AU$622) | AU$598 | 4% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $213 (AU$277) | AU$203 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $14 (AU$18) | AU$20 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $10 (AU$13) | AU$36 | 64% |
| Clothes in Harare (Zimbabwe) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Harare (Zimbabwe) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $72 (AU$94) | AU$107 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $58 (AU$75) | AU$73 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $103 (AU$133) | AU$143 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $106 (AU$137) | AU$160 | 14% |
| Transportation in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Harare (Zimbabwe) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $20,521 (AU$26,640) | AU$28,005 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $1.28 (AU$1.66) | AU$1.44 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $51 (AU$67) | AU$211 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $15 (AU$19) | AU$25 | 23% |
| Personal Care in Harare (Zimbabwe) is about the same as in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Harare (Zimbabwe) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $3.94 (AU$5.12) | AU$8 | 39% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $12 (AU$16) | AU$15 | 7% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $38 (AU$49) | AU$65 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $3.37 (AU$4.37) | AU$7 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.95 (AU$5.13) | AU$4.60 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $11 (AU$14) | AU$8 | 81% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.25 (AU$4.22) | AU$3.83 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.83 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.65 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $9 (AU$12) | AU$25 | 52% |
| Entertainment in Harare (Zimbabwe) is 34% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Harare (Zimbabwe) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 (AU$59) | AU$53 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $16 (AU$21) | AU$38 | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $118 (AU$154) | AU$222 | 31% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $80 (AU$104) | AU$101 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$18 | 54% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.11 (AU$5.34) | AU$4.30 | 24% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $2.27 (AU$2.95) | AU$8 | 63% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $719 (AU$933) | AU$729 | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.18 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.77 | 70% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $61 (AU$79) | AU$77 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $2.44 (AU$3.17) | AU$41 | 92% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$13,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$7,681 ($5,917) in Harare.