- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Zimbabwe
- Faro
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faro, Portugal compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Faro (Portugal) is 52% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($10) | $3.00 | + 234% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.89 ($7) | $3.00 | + 143% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.65 ($3.28) | $3.00 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 ($0.82) | $1.29 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.40 ($2.97) | $2.40 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 ($1.75) | $1.10 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.05 ($6) | $6 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 ($2.07) | $1.70 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 ($1.28) | $1.00 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 ($1.45) | $1.50 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.20 ($5.20) | $6.00 | - 13% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 ($2.40) | $2.25 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 ($0.81) | $0.33 | + 142% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Faro (Portugal) is 20% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 ($867) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €512 ($634) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 ($117) | $40 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €424 ($525) | $500 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €353 ($437) | $250 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 ($76) | $50 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €87 ($108) | $70 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | €401 ($496) | $600 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 ($163) | $300 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Faro (Portugal) is 16% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($91) | $40 | + 126% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($42) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 ($82) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 ($105) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Faro (Portugal) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,296 ($30,103) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 ($1.69) | $1.40 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €18 ($22) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 ($14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Faro (Portugal) is 13% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.24 ($5.25) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 ($43) | $25 | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.10 ($5.08) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.53 ($3.13) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.11 ($6) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 ($2.01) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.09 ($3.83) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($12) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Faro (Portugal) is 8% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 ($29) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 ($13) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 ($50) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 ($40) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 ($2.35) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.42 ($1.76) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €569 ($705) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($39) | $20 | + 94% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.34 ($5.38) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Faro (Portugal) is 19% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $2,968
(€2,395)
in Faro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,500
in Zvishavane District.
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