Cost of living comparison

Dominica

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Zimbabwe

Harare vs. Roseau Cost of Living Summary

Harare is 10.0% cheaper than Roseau.

Restaurants: pay 14.9% less in Harare
Groceries: pay 42.7% less in Harare
Transportation: pay 6.0% less in Harare
Housing: pay 16.2% more in Harare
Childcare: pay 2.5 times more in Harare
Entertainment and Sports: pay 19.6% less in Harare
Clothing: pay 51.7% less in Harare

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

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Harare vs. Roseau Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 14.9% less for restaurants

	Roseau	Harare
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.40 EC$20.00	$10.00 ZWL3,220.00	+35.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.57 EC$17.75	$5.75 ZWL1,851.50	-12.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.47 EC$6.67	$0.96 ZWL308.58	-61.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.22 EC$6.00	$0.47 ZWL151.05	-78.9%
Average			-14.9%

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pay 42.7% less for groceries

	Roseau	Harare
Bread 1 loaf	$2.10 EC$5.67	$1.00 ZWL322.00	-52.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$5.73 ZWL1,845.30	+376.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.61 EC$34.07	$5.73 ZWL1,843.59	-54.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 EC$15.13	$1.93 ZWL622.53	-65.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.09 EC$13.76	$2.46 ZWL791.38	-51.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.91 EC$7.86	$1.37 ZWL439.66	-53.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.07 EC$2.90	$0.76 ZWL243.55	-29.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.03 EC$5.49	$0.92 ZWL296.54	-54.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.33 EC$6.30	$0.70 ZWL226.23	-69.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 EC$4.37	$0.78 ZWL251.62	-51.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 EC$3.71	$0.80 ZWL257.47	-41.7%
Average			-42.7%

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pay 6.0% less for transportation

	Roseau	Harare
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.39 EC$14.58	$6.91 ZWL2,223.82	+28.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$53.13 EC$143.58	$60.00 ZWL19,320.00	+12.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,128.17 EC$94,935.64	$22,000.00 ZWL7M	-37.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.23 EC$79.00	$20.00 ZWL6,440.00	-31.6%
Average			-6.0%

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pay 16.2% more for housing

	Roseau	Harare
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.92 EC$191.67	$68.99 ZWL22,213.67	-2.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$390.00 ZWL126K	+37.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$203.51 EC$550.00	$316.60 ZWL102K	+55.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$108.58 EC$293.44	$39.27 ZWL12,644.39	-63.8%
Average			+16.2%

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pay 2.5 times more for childcare

	Roseau	Harare
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$129.51 EC$350.00	$433.79 ZWL140K	+235.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,440.25 EC$12,000.00	$8,555.56 ZWL3M	+92.7%
Average			+154.0%

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pay 19.6% less for entertainment and sports

	Roseau	Harare
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$1.25 ZWL402.50	-32.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.13 EC$11.17	$3.00 ZWL966.00	-27.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.40 EC$20.00	$2.00 ZWL644.00	-73.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.25 EC$125.00	$47.92 ZWL15,429.17	+3.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.33 EC$22.50	$10.00 ZWL3,220.00	+20.1%
Average			-19.6%

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pay 51.7% less for clothing

	Roseau	Harare
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.50 EC$150.00	$23.22 ZWL7,477.56	-58.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 EC$100.00	$21.15 ZWL6,809.04	-42.9%
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			-51.7%

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