- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Zimbabwe
- Emmen
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Emmen, Netherlands compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Emmen (Netherlands) is 118% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 ($28) | $3.00 | + 850% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $3.00 | + 210% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.00 ($2.48) | $3.00 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 ($1.01) | $1.29 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.25 ($2.79) | $2.40 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 ($1.49) | $1.10 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €1.20 ($1.49) | $6 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $1.70 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.00 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.24) | $1.50 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $6.00 | + 45% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $2.25 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 ($0.87) | $0.33 | + 160% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Emmen (Netherlands) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 ($929) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $40 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $500 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $250 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $50 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $70 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $600 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $300 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($15) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Emmen (Netherlands) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $40 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 ($35) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Emmen (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,140 ($38,583) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 ($1.89) | $1.40 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €96 ($119) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Emmen (Netherlands) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €60 ($74) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Emmen (Netherlands) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 ($31) | $20 | + 55% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.239
USD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Emmen (Netherlands) is 36% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $3,938
(€3,178)
in Emmen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,900
in Zvishavane District.
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