- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Zimbabwe
- Varese
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Varese, Italy compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Varese (Italy) is 119% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $3.00 | + 465% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $3.00 | + 190% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.87 ($6) | $3.00 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 ($1.41) | $1.29 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.86 ($3.54) | $2.40 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 ($2.54) | $1.10 | + 131% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 ($2.20) | $1.70 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 ($1.61) | $1.00 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 ($1.88) | $1.50 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 ($7) | $6.00 | + 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 ($2.60) | $2.25 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 ($1.33) | $0.33 | + 298% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Varese (Italy) is 3% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €812 ($1,002) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €681 ($840) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 ($221) | $40 | + 452% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €636 ($786) | $500 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €394 ($486) | $250 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 ($118) | $50 | + 135% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 ($32) | $70 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | €450 ($556) | $600 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 ($137) | $300 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.91 ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($14) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Varese (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €106 ($131) | $40 | + 228% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 ($41) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($139) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 ($136) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Varese (Italy) is 7% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,940 ($24,615) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 ($1.80) | $1.40 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 ($47) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Varese (Italy) is 46% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 ($14) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($13) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($87) | $25 | + 248% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.43 ($7) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.87 ($4.78) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 ($4.21) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.41 ($2.98) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.68 ($3.31) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($26) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Varese (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($52) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($23) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 ($80) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 ($109) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($9) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.51 ($1.86) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.67 ($7) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €750 ($926) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.27) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 ($52) | $20 | + 162% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 ($6) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Varese (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $3,929
(€3,183)
in Varese
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,100
in Zvishavane District.
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