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July Vol 2

Zimbabwe's living costs on the rise

By Staff reporter and agencies   Wed, Jul 08, 2009

Johannesburg - The cost of living for a family of six in Zimbabwe’s low-income urban category rose to $502.22 (R4 078) in June, the Herald reported on Wednesday.

Johannesburg - The cost of living for a family of six in Zimbabwe’s low-income urban category rose to $502.22 (R4 078) in June, the Herald reported on Wednesday.

This was a 15 percent increase from the May figure of $437.62 (R3 553), according to the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ).

"The CCZ attributed the increase to the high cost of rentals that continue to rise every month," the Herald said.

There was also an increase in the food basket from $111 06 in May to $138.05 in June, reflecting a 24 percent increase.

Foodstuffs and detergents also increased by 24 percent over the comparable period, with CCZ blaming the hike on the non-renewal of the scrapping of duty on all basic foodstuffs.

By Staff reporter and agencies

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