Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 | $3.00 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 | $3.00 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 | $3.00 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 | $1.29 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 | $2.40 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 | $1.10 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 | $1.70 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.24 | $1.00 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.80 | $1.50 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $6.00 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 | $2.25 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 | $0.33 | + 653% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,888 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,288 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 | $40 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,645 | $500 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,273 | $250 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 | $50 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 | $70 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $308 | $600 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 | $300 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $7 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 | $40 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 8% 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 | $0.93 | $1.40 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $71 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 58% 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) | $18 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 | $25 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $216 | - | - | |
| 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 | $14 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.75 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 | $20 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,005 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $10,690
in San Diego, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$7,900
in Zvishavane District.
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