Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 | $3.00 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 | $3.00 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 | $3.00 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 | $1.29 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 | $2.40 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.83 | $1.10 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 | $6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 | $1.70 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 | $1.00 | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 | $1.50 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $6.00 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 | $2.25 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.55 | $0.33 | + 665% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,273 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $133 | $40 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,136 | $500 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $781 | $250 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 | $50 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 | $70 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $304 | $600 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 | $300 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $7 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 | $40 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 | $1.40 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 | $25 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.26 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.55 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 | $20 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.17 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $8,074
in Charlotte, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$6,400
in Zvishavane District.
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