Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
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| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 | $3.00 | + 423% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 | $3.00 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.63 | $3.00 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 | $1.29 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.92 | $2.40 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 | $1.10 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 | $1.70 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 | $1.00 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 | $1.50 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $6.00 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 | $2.25 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 | $0.33 | + 526% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,486 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,935 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 | $40 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,701 | $500 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,201 | $250 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $110 | $50 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 | $70 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $311 | $600 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 | $300 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $7 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 | $40 | + 26% | |
| 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) | $83 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,539 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 | $1.40 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $69 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 | $25 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $381 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 | $20 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $9,903
in San Diego, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$7,200
in Zvishavane District.
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