Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
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Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 131% 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 | + 166% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 | $3.00 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 | $1.29 | - 21% | |
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 | $356 | $600 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $168 | $300 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $7 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | - | - | |
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) | $87 | - | - | |
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) | $17 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $90 | $25 | + 260% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.11 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 | - | - | |
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 | $48 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 | - | - | |
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 | $13 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.75 | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 | - | - | |
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 | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $10,864
in San Diego, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$8,100
in Zvishavane District.
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