- Cost of Living
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- Zvishavane District
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Cost of living in Ballarat, Australia compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ballarat (Australia) is 150% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 ($17) | $3.00 | + 473% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 ($8) | $3.00 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 ($4.22) | $3.00 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.40 ($1.07) | $1.29 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.78 ($3.66) | $2.40 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.57 ($3.51) | $1.10 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 ($5.43) | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.00 ($3.07) | $1.70 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.32 ($2.55) | $1.00 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.33 ($4.09) | $1.50 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 ($15) | $6.00 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.00 ($2.30) | $2.25 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.45 ($1.88) | $0.33 | + 464% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Ballarat (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,771 ($1,359) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,147 ($880) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$298 ($228) | $40 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,828 ($1,402) | $500 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,118 ($858) | $250 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$409 ($313) | $50 | + 527% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$50 ($38) | $70 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$482 ($370) | $600 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$235 ($180) | $300 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$19 ($14) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ballarat (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 ($69) | $40 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 ($49) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$120 ($92) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$89 ($68) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ballarat (Australia) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,748 ($23,587) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.29 ($0.99) | $1.40 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$75 ($58) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ballarat (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($8) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 ($12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 ($41) | $25 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 ($5.37) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.58 ($3.52) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.63 ($3.55) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 ($2.30) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 ($2.94) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$19 ($15) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Ballarat (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 ($40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 ($26) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$115 ($88) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$83 ($63) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$12 ($9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.53 ($3.48) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 ($4.67) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.50 ($1.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$68 ($52) | $20 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 ($19) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.767
USD
/
AUD
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Cost of living in Ballarat (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $5,425
(AU$7,072)
in Ballarat
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,000
in Zvishavane District.
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