Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut, United States compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
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Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $3.00 | + 401% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 | $3.00 | + 176% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 | $3.00 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 | $1.29 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.83 | $2.40 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 | $1.10 | + 284% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 | $6 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 | $1.70 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 | $1.00 | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.29 | $1.50 | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $6.00 | + 105% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 | $2.25 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 | $0.33 | + 494% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,768 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,440 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 | $40 | + 305% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,314 | $500 | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $948 | $250 | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 | $50 | + 205% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 | $70 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | $316 | $600 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 | $300 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $7 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 | - | - | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 | $40 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,233 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 | $1.40 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 | $25 | + 276% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.34 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.66 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 | $20 | + 57% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $6,500
in Hartford, Connecticut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$5,000
in Zvishavane District.
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