Cost of living comparison

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

compared to

Zimbabwe

Harare vs. Kingstown Cost of Living Summary

Harare is 16.9% cheaper than Kingstown.

Restaurants: pay 21.6% less in Harare
Groceries: pay 53.9% less in Harare
Transportation: pay 28.3% less in Harare
Housing: pay 8.1% more in Harare
Childcare: pay 4.1 times more in Harare
Entertainment and Sports: pay 10.7% more in Harare
Clothing: pay 59.1% less in Harare

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing in Harare are more expensive than in Kingstown. Expenses including clothing, groceries, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Harare. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Harare.

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Harare vs. Kingstown Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Harare instead of Kingstown, you would:

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pay 21.6% less for restaurants

	Kingstown	Harare
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.48 EC$17.50	$10.00 ZWL3,220.00	+54.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.55 EC$28.50	$5.75 ZWL1,851.50	-45.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.34 EC$6.33	$0.96 ZWL308.58	-59.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$0.47 ZWL151.05	-74.6%
Average			-21.6%

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pay 53.9% less for groceries

	Kingstown	Harare
Bread 1 loaf	$2.13 EC$5.76	$1.00 ZWL322.00	-53.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.47 EC$17.49	$5.73 ZWL1,845.30	-11.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.14 EC$32.81	$5.73 ZWL1,843.59	-52.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.49 EC$12.13	$1.93 ZWL622.53	-56.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.80 EC$4.86	$2.46 ZWL791.38	+36.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.32 EC$11.67	$1.37 ZWL439.66	-68.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.60 EC$4.31	$0.76 ZWL243.55	-52.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$4.37 EC$11.80	$0.92 ZWL296.54	-78.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.65 EC$7.18	$0.70 ZWL226.23	-73.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$0.78 ZWL251.62	-55.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.75 EC$4.72	$0.80 ZWL257.47	-54.2%
Average			-53.9%

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pay 28.3% less for transportation

	Kingstown	Harare
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$11.87 EC$32.09	$6.91 ZWL2,223.82	-41.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.95 EC$135.00	$60.00 ZWL19,320.00	+20.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,927.14 EC$102K	$22,000.00 ZWL7M	-42.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$25.90 EC$70.00	$20.00 ZWL6,440.00	-22.8%
Average			-28.3%

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pay 8.1% more for housing

	Kingstown	Harare
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$51.80 EC$140.00	$68.99 ZWL22,213.67	+33.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$390.00 ZWL126K	+37.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$323.77 EC$875.00	$316.60 ZWL102K	-2.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$56.59 EC$152.94	$39.27 ZWL12,644.39	-30.6%
Average			+8.1%

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pay 4.1 times more for childcare

	Kingstown	Harare
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$104.84 EC$283.33	$433.79 ZWL140K	+313.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	??	$8,555.56 ZWL3M
Average			+313.8%

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pay 10.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Kingstown	Harare
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.67 EC$4.50	$1.25 ZWL402.50	-24.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.07 EC$11.00	$3.00 ZWL966.00	-26.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.07 EC$11.00	$2.00 ZWL644.00	-50.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$32.38 EC$87.50	$47.92 ZWL15,429.17	+48.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.63 EC$12.50	$10.00 ZWL3,220.00	+116.2%
Average			+10.7%

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pay 59.1% less for clothing

	Kingstown	Harare
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$64.75 EC$175.00	$23.22 ZWL7,477.56	-64.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$61.98 EC$167.50	$21.15 ZWL6,809.04	-65.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$38.68 ZWL12,453.92	-47.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$40.37 ZWL12,998.47	-56.4%
Average			-59.1%

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