- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Zimbabwe
- Faro
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faro, Portugal compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faro (Portugal) is 44% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 ($9) | $3.00 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 ($7) | $3.00 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.65 ($3.08) | $3.00 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.66 ($0.77) | $1.29 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 ($2.79) | $2.40 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 ($1.69) | $1.10 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.05 ($5.89) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 ($1.94) | $1.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 ($1.20) | $1.00 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 ($1.30) | $1.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.20 ($4.89) | $6.00 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 ($2.26) | $2.25 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.65 ($0.76) | $0.33 | + 127% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Faro (Portugal) is 0% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €729 ($849) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €488 ($568) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 ($110) | $40 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €439 ($511) | $500 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €350 ($408) | $250 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €61 ($71) | $50 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €50 ($58) | $70 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 ($463) | $600 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 ($136) | $300 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Faro (Portugal) is 15% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €73 ($85) | $40 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 ($36) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €52 ($60) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 ($98) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Faro (Portugal) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,189 ($30,522) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 ($1.61) | $1.40 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 ($21) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 ($12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Faro (Portugal) is 2% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.24 ($4.94) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 ($5.83) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($28) | $25 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.32 ($5.03) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.91) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.11 ($5.96) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 ($1.48) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.09 ($3.60) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Faro (Portugal) is 7% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 ($27) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 ($13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 ($47) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €32 ($38) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.17 ($2.53) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.23 ($1.43) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €569 ($663) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 ($36) | $20 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.42 ($5.15) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Faro (Portugal) is 9% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $2,518
(€2,161)
in Faro
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,300
in Zvishavane District.
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